Citizen TV journalist Odee Francis has reportedly been arrested while covering protests against rising fuel prices along Kimathi Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
Francis was reportedly on assignment covering the demonstrations when he was taken into custody, raising concerns over the safety of journalists covering public protests.
The protests come amid public concerns over the rising cost of fuel and its impact on the cost of living, with motorists and other Kenyans facing increased pressure from transport and other essential expenses.
The circumstances surrounding Francis’s arrest, including the reasons for his detention and whether any charges have been preferred against him, were not immediately available.
The incident is likely to draw attention to the freedom of the press and the rights of journalists to cover demonstrations and other matters of public interest without undue interference.
Further details are expected as more information emerges regarding the journalist’s arrest and the ongoing protests in Nairobi.
