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Journalists and media activists in Kenya fear a repeat of the harassment they endured during the 2017 general elections as the country goes to the polls on 9 August.
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Journalists from Western region during a procession to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day in Bungoma streets on May 3, 2021. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has challenged media owners to pay journalists, and correspondents well to enhance media standards and integrity.
Speaking on Monday, May 4, 2021, at Nairobi s Serena Hotel during this year s World Press Freedom Day, Muturi said it is only through better remuneration that journalists will execute their duties with integrity.
He said before media houses demand integrity from journalists, they must lead by paying them well to shield them from being easily compromised by their sources.