IPOA commences investigations into Gaitho arrest, Wanjeri shooting
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority has commenced investigations into the violent abduction of veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho and the shooting of Mediamax journalist Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki. Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho was arrested in Karen on Wednesday morning after allegedly being trailed from his home. “Mr Gaitho’s case has been taken up by IPOA, and the […]
Nakuru journalists hold protests over shooting of colleague Catherine Wanjeri
Nakuru journalists on Wednesday took to the streets to peacefully protest over the shooting of Mediamax reporter Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki. Wanjeri is said to have been shot three times in the thigh on Tuesday while covering anti-government protests in Nakuru town. She was rushed to Nakuru Provincial General Hospital (PGH) Annex for treatment. Kenya Union […]
‘Mistaken Identity’ claim police after arresting journalist Macharia Gaitho
Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho spent hours in police custody on Wednesday after he was violently abducted. Gaitho was forcefully arrested on Wednesday morning at Karen Police Station while in the company of his 18-year-old son who had driven him to the station. In an unexpected turn of events, police claimed that the arrest of the […]