The Communications Authority of Kenya has directed all TV and radio stations to stop live coverage of the ongoing June 25th protests.
In a statement released on Wednesday June 25, 2025, CA’s Director General, David Mugonyi, stated that covering the protests contravenes both the Constitution and section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act.
Mugonyi warned that the authority would take action against any stations that fail to adhere to the directive.
“The live coverage of the June 25th, 2025, demonstrations is contrary to Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 461 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998,” read part of the notice.
“This is therefore to direct all television and radio stations to stop any live coverage of the demonstrations forthwith. Failure to abide by this directive will result in regulatory action as stipulated in the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998,” it added.
This was after hundreds of protestors took to the streets on Wednesday to mark a year since the anti-finance demonstrations that left several youths dead.
In Nairobi, senior political figures, including former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka joined the protests.
Other leaders present during protests include DAP Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
Maraga, who addressed the Press in Nairobi CBD, castigated the excessive use of force on protestors by the police, stressing that such actions contravened the constitution.
“We strongly condemn the use of state violence against grieving families and peaceful protesters. The flagrant violation of the Constitution and human rights must stop,” Maraga said.
