As Government Ignores Court Order, Kenya's Media Blackout Goes Into 4th Day
The government shut off three news stations to prevent coverage of the opposition leader declaring himself president. Press freedom advocates worry it represents a slide toward authoritarianism.
When Okiya Omtatah arrived at the Communications Authority of Kenya Friday morning, he was met by a man in a suit. He stopped the civil rights activist and lawyer before he could get past the front gate.
Kenya is once again in middle of political turmoil. On Tuesday, opposition leader Raila Odinga, flanked by tens of thousands of supporters, defied government threats and declared himself president.
Few in Kenya actually watched the legally insignificant ceremony. Before it happened, security forces surrounded a transmission station north of the fearing arrest.
