According to a new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists, Kenya has established itself as a model of free press among its African and European counterparts.
The report noted that the number of African journalists who flee their home countries due to government suppression and censorship is on the increase. However, this trend has not carried over into Kenya. The worldwide survey by the CPJ shows that Kenya was the only country in East Africa where freedom of the press was sufficiently observed.
Nairobi has become a home to many African journalists looking for a safe haven to report honestly and accurately. The report notes that Kenya gives them the freedom to file stories without fear of censorship.
In addition to providing shelter for Somali refugees, Kenya has become a home for Somali journalists looking to report on the chaos next door. The CPJ report observes that over 60 Somali reporters have relocated to Kenya to safely chronicle the border situation.
To read the CPJ report, click here.
