There may be a media blackout before elections
On October 24 Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i warned that he may shut down media houses ahead of the election to prevent the spread of hate speech and tribalism.
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The CS disclosed during the launch of a local station in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, that the ministry will be patient, it will go all the way to ensure that it prevents political unrest in August 9, 2022, in the general election.''You know us, I will go the whole hog if you break the law. I will shut you down, and without batting an eyelid," the CS remarked.
He stated he would only make such a move in the best interest of the country. ICT CS Joe Mucheru, who was also present during the ceremony, raised concern over the credibility of the news."We are living in a time of a lot of darkness, a time where you see news on your phone and ask if it is true or fake," Mucheru remarked.
He also condemned recent acts of political intolerance in the country. Like the incident, the deputy president was thrown for stones in Busia County on Saturday, October 23. Matiang'i added that his office would do everything it can to ensure that the elections are free and fair.
