NTV’s Mark Masai Lands Dennis Itumbi In Trouble With KOT

Director of Digital Communication in the Office of the President has been under siege from the dreaded KOT since last night!

Mark Masai invited Dennis Itumbi to Press Pass to shed light on the clampdown of bloggers and journalists by the government.

Press Pass was on fire last night as Kenyans on Twitter put Itumbi to task to explain why the state was issuing summons and arresting keyboard warriors.

Ex NTV journalist, Yassin Juma, who was arrested for ‘misuse of telecommunications device’ was also a guest on Press Pass.

Dennis Itumbi’s explanation in regard to bloggers arrests was what made KOT get irritated; he said the moment an opinion is published it ceases to enjoy protection.

The reactions on twitter were an expression of KOT’s dissatisfaction and objection of Itumbi’s justification for the arrests and summons.

Dennis Itumbi: When an opinion is published it ceases enjoying absolute protection #PressPass

Cliff Ochomo: So, in short, which opinion does the govt want from bloggers? To join govt choir? Someone tell me please. #PressPass

David mpole: Power comes with responsibility. #Presspass Bloggers should know that.

The Makodingo: There should never be a law that regulates opinion. As long as you make it clear it’s your opinion, no law should ever stop you #PressPass

The Makodingo: Gov’t has no business hounding online bloggers 4 the preposterous “crime” of “misusing” a communication gadget. What’s that even? #PressPass

Harrison ole Mareka: Itumbi was a blogger, now he is a mboga #PressPass

Augustinho Achando: #PressPass Freedom of opinion is absolute Mr @OleItumbi. Be smart in your comments and allegations

Gathara: #PressPass If, as @OleItumbi asserts, bloggers are opinion writers, what law exists to regulate opinions or expressions thereof? @MarkMasai

bonney tunya: A journalist should not be bashed for fair comment, he/she is entitled to it #PressPass

Kenya West: If true bloggers have been unlawful,how comes despite record 13 bloggers having been arrested last 4 weeks NONE has been charged #PressPass

Mr. B: Kwanza, Jubilee govt cannot tell the difference between a social media user, blogger & journalist #Presspass

Muganda Clay:Nyef, nyef, nyef, regulating bloggers, fact-checking: what if you are (a) satirical blogger(s) such as @TheOnion ? #PressPass