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THE STANDARD NATIONAL Journalists protest in Nairobi after frequent attacks on members of the fourth estate. [File] Today is World Press Freedom Day, and this year’s theme focuses on ‘Information as a public good’. This day remains a crucial one for media professionals and citizens who believe in a free press as the cornerstone of democracy. Reporters without Borders (RSF) last week released the 2021 World Press Freedom Index evaluating the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. The report has been published every year since 2002. This year’s index shows that free journalism, the main vaccine against disinformation, was completely or partly curtailed in 73 per cent of the 180 countries ranked by the organisation. ....
THE STANDARD NYANZA Star Newspaper Journalist Eric Oloo who was killed in a house at Ugunja in Siaya County [Photo: Courtesy] The family of the late Star Journalist Eric Oloo has finally gotten justice after Siaya High Court sentenced a suspect in his murder case, Joel Lutta to 35 years in prison. Victor was, however, set free after the judge cited a lack of sufficient evidence. Judge Roselyne Aburili, in her ruling, noted Joel was found guilty based on evidence and testimonies. She argued that no one is entitled to murder and just apologise. After causing such a loss, you cannot just say sorry. The judgement for murder is death but because of the circumstances, I will sentence you to 35 years in prison. The court has found you guilty based on testimonies and evidence, she ruled. ....
Kenya: Death of Key Witness in Journalist's Murder Case a Hurdle for Prosecutors allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Kenya: Senior Cop Accused of Journalist's Murder Found Dead in Her House allafrica.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from allafrica.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.