KBC’s Mr Maina Contradicts Other Media On Uhuru Order to ‘Black Out’ Raila Swearing In, Defends Uthamaki

I would like to clarify that the statement from the Kenya Editors’ Guild Chairman Mr. Linus Kaikai is the chairman’s personal position on the subject matter.

I personally attended the said meeting to represent the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Managing Director. It was a meeting by the executive, led by the President, and Media owners.

What is being termed as a “dress down” is a misrepresentation of facts. We had a fruitful discussion and we all agreed that media freedom has to be accompanied by high degree of responsibility. At no point were any threats issued to media houses or any ultimatums given on how we choose to broadcast matters of public interest, or those relating to the current political situation in the country.

Let it be clear that there has been no meeting by the Kenya Editors’ Guild executive committee to agree on, and issue the statement alleged to have been sent out by Mr. Kaikai. In this regard, as the Vice Chairman of the Guild, I disassociate myself with the said statement.

The Guild has laid down structures which must be followed when issuing any statement on behalf of members, especially on such a pertinent issue.

Signed,

Samuel Maina,
Vice Chairman,
Kenya Editors’ Guild

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