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Press Freedom in Kenya

A resource guide of national, regional, and international laws, mechanisms, and frameworks

Press Freedom in Kenya

This resource is a compilation of domestic, regional, and international laws, treaties, protocols, and case law that comprise the frameworks for the protection of media freedom, the right to access information, and the safety of journalists in Kenya. It also includes laws that limit freedom of expression and press freedom.

It can be used as a resource for domestic and international advocacy groups and other stakeholders working to support and improve the environment for press freedom and journalists’ safety in Kenya and across Africa.

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IPI membership is open to anyone active in the field of journalism, in news media outlets, as freelancers, in schools of journalism or in defence of press freedom rights, who supports the principle of freedom of the press and desires to co-operate in achieving IPI’s objectives.

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