Kenya: Journalists Face Rising Attacks Ahead of 2027 Election, Media Council Warns

Nairobi recorded the highest number of violations with 13 casesThe Media Council of Kenya has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in press freedom violations, warning that attacks on journalists are increasing as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.According to data from the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), 47 cases of press freedom violations were documented between July and September 2026, a significant increase from 17 cases recorded during the same period in 2025 and 24 cases in 2024.