Police Officers Who Attacked Citizen TV, KTN, Nation Journalists To Be Punished
A probe is being conducted with a view to taking decisive action against the officers found to have engaged in the brazen assault
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
The National Police Service (NPS) has announced that action will be taken against the officers who attacked and assaulted journalists in Nakuru on the night of Wednesday, April 9.
In a statement, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga revealed that the police service expressed deep concern about mainstream and social media reports claiming that police officers interfered with journalists in the line of duty.
"As a Service, we recognise that attacks on journalists are criminal acts that violate the rights and privileges afforded to them under the Constitution and the Media Council Act, 2013," stated NPS in part.
The statement reiterated NPS's non-tolerance to any unprofessional conduct by police officers, including obstruction, intimidation, harassment, or interference with journalists performing their duties, warning that any officer found in breach of these standards will face disciplinary action in accordance with the law.
A live bullet and a teargas canister fired by police at journalists on April 9, 2025. /NTV.VIRAL TEA KE
In light of this incident, Nyaga announced that a probe is being conducted and decisive action will be taken against the officers found to have engaged in the brazen assault on members of the Fourth Estate.
"The circumstances surrounding this alleged unfortunate and isolated incident are under investigation, and decisive action will be taken against any officer found to have engaged in any misconduct," Nyaga promised.
"National Police Service remains committed to maintaining a cordial relationship with the media and reaffirms its dedication to strengthening this partnership while exploring collaborative opportunities with the media fraternity. We reiterate our commitment to serving and protecting all persons in Kenya, including members of the press."
Journalists were assaulted by police officers at Kirobon High School in Rongai Sub-County on the night of Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Six of them reportedly sustained injuries.
In a statement released the following day, the Nakuru Journalists Association (NJA) strongly condemned the incident, particularly the use of tear gas on reporters who were covering an attempted arrest of former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala.
The NJA alleged that officers deliberately targeted members of the press with tear gas canisters, despite being fully aware they were journalists.
Those affected included Maryanne Nyambura (Citizen TV), Peter Kimani (KTN), Robert Maina (Inooro TV and Radio), Joseph Kipsang, whose camera was damaged, Kennedy Gachuhi (Standard Group), and Evans Asiba (Citizen TV).
This sparked uproar across media circles and nationwide, with prominent voices such as Citizen TV's Yvonne Okwara, who is eyeing the post of President of the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), condemning the incident.
"The assault of journalists Maryanne Nyambura and Evans Asiba of Citizen TV, Purity Kinuthia- NMG, Peter Kimani and Kennedy Gachuhi of KTN, Robert Maina- Inooro TV/Radio at Kirobon High School in Rongai by the police is unacceptable.
"Worse still, putting children at the school at risk defies common sense. This must end!" she wrote on X.
