Two Nation journalists, Geoffrey Ondieki and Jeff Lekupe, were attacked by unknown assailants while on duty at Serelipi on the Isiolo-Samburu border. According to the Nation Media Group (NMG), the two employees sustained injuries following the attack and were taken to Achers Post Hospital for treatment. We are very lucky to escape with injuries," Ondieki narrated to Nation. TwitterThe scribes sustained injuries on their heads, hands and legs, with Ondieki further revealing that he attackers were armed with clubs and swords. According to ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa 34 male and 14 female journalists and media workers faced various forms of violations between March 12 and August 31.

Source: Daily Nation October 19, 2020 16:55 UTC