Repressive practices of the past regimes have reemerged following President William Ruto’s decision to illegally switch off three media stations; KTN K24 and NTV not to cover Gen Z protests.

Although past governments have attempted to muzzle the media through various forms such as legal restrictions, shutting them down, controlling media content and funding, stakeholders in the media industry have accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of being the worst, making it extremely difficult for media houses and practitioners to operate.