Kuria’s Attack on Nation Media Group Condemned

Investments, Trade and Industry CS Moses Kuria has been condemned for his attack on Nation Media Group.

Kuria, who is a vocal supporter of Deputy President William Ruto, used unprintable words to describe the media outlet in a video and text message that were widely circulated on social media on Sunday, June 18.

He also threatened to sack any state official who would place adverts with the media firm.

The Media Council of Kenya has condemned Kuria’s remarks, saying they amount to commercial censorship and incitement of the public.

“The Media Council of Kenya strongly condemns the continued attacks and profiling of the media and journalists by CS Moses Kuria,” said the council’s CEO David Omwoyo in a statement.

“These attacks pose a big threat to the independence and freedom of the press in Kenya.”

The council has called on Kuria to apologize for his remarks and to respect the freedom of the press.

The Kenya Union of Journalists has also condemned Kuria’s remarks, saying they are a threat to media freedom.

“We condemn the continued attacks on the media by CS Moses Kuria,” said the union’s secretary-general Joseph Odindo.

“These attacks are a threat to media freedom and the rule of law in Kenya.”

Kuria has not yet responded to the condemnation of his remarks.

The Media Council of Kenya and the Kenya Union of Journalists have called on the government to take action against Kuria for his attacks on the media.

They have also called on Kenyans to stand up for media freedom and to defend the right of journalists to report without fear or favor.