Three top Kenyan television stations shut down by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will continue to bear the brunt until police conclude investigations into the swearing-in of National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga.
Speaking during a press briefing on the state of security in the country in Nairobi on Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said the three media houses will remain closed until the probe is completed.
“As a result of what happened yesterday[swearing-in], we have commenced investigations targeting individuals,” he said.
“Media houses will remain closed until we complete investigations.”
On Tuesday, CA disconnected broadcasting signals of three television stations namely, NTV, KTN and Citizen for contravening the government order against live coverage of the opposition swearing in.
The CS further said that the government has information that some media houses had been involved in a scheme where Nasa had planned to massacre supporters and then blame it on police. “We were aware of some elements in the media who participated in the furtherance of this illegal act,” he said.
“Their complicity would have led to thousands of deaths of innocent Kenyans due to the buildup of the incitement that was witnessed in early hours,” said Matiangi.
He explained that media owners were given a full security brief ahead of the opposition “illegal activities”, but chose to ignore it. “Unfortunately, some media houses chose to disregard this advice, their own code of ethics, self regulation and the moral responsibility of every Kenyan to safeguard the security of there fellow citizens.”
Kenya has moved beyond the…
Kenya has moved beyond the Moi era.Putting a gag on the media is nonsense.If anything you are just encouraging more and more people to engage in social media .You are trying to stomp your authority but will backfire on you.TV is just but one of the ways of communication not the only one.Dictatorships never last and history tends to repeat itself.
The government had a good …
The government had a good chance to shoot down Raila for treason and terrorism but they did not act on it. Why leave this guy who wants to bring government down is unacceptable
Bravo bravo matiangi shut…
Bravo bravo matiangi shut them off completely so we can start new once’s which will b following the law.Am already looking for partners to start mkenya halisi tv station.Take raila killer miguna kajwag joho d- passport n freeze their accounts coz of engaging with criminal NRM.Kazi iendeleee.They wanted chaos so wapewe mkate nusu,never gonna happen!Frustrate raila mollases company,LPG gas by bringing in very cheaper investor ndio aiishe kabisa?
Keep it up Matiangi! You did…
Keep it up Matiangi! You did the right thing to shut down the media. Sometimes it’s important to involve power of authority like you did. It could be a big shame to our country watching NASA nonsense. Those who didn’t like the shut down it’s their own problem. Kenya is a country and a great nation to be respected.
Very stupid indeed. Now some…
Very stupid indeed. Now some Kikuyus here are busy cheering Matiang’i because he is in Uhuru’s government.
Few years ago, some of you were crying here genocide and how the international community ‘chourd interfene’. Over half of Kenya (did you see that Crowd at Uhuru Park) are on edge.
Second reality, if any of you noticed: almost all people interviewed in Uasin Gishu were pro-RAO oathing. What am saying is, do not count on Rift valley much. The only dissenters were from Central province.
Are you sure you want the media to be shut down?
Do your job Matiang’i and…
Do your job Matiang’i and bring this selfish Jaluo and his stupid following down kabisa. If possible put hjm in jail till expiry date.
Uhuruto ajaribu
Uhuruto ajaribu
Cut to the chase and arrest…
Cut to the chase and arrest the lot! The government is feeding life into this virus. Treason is prison worthy as far as I know. Miguna Miguna is now calling for burning and taking down of Uhuru’s portraits and egging the government to “come baby come” for him if they dare! Although he once dared Raila with the same catch phrase when they were at loggerhead. Now, he is kissing him where the sun don’t shine! Vigeugeu wote. Watch this clip and hop through the roof as I almost did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgecirlgIIY.
Hon Kenju and MaragA, I am afraid my patience is waning with Uhuru and his government. These guys have overstepped the mark, still inciting and worsem depriving wanainchi of choices to move without fear. Washikwe! Where is the old man? I have another theory to inject to this nonsense- could it be possible Raila was sworn in against his will? After all, Miguna went around declaring he would swear him in apende asipende prior to the 30th. Vidudu watu.