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The shrinking space for press freedom, strained relations between journalists and law enforcement, and the rising influence of artificial intelligence on the media took centre stage as Kenya joined the world in marking World Press Freedom Day 2025. Journalists, editors, security officials, and legal experts gathered in Nairobi to assess the state of media freedom, and the message was clear that while technology is transforming newsrooms, challenges to safety and ethics persist.
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Journalists, other media players voice concern about shrinking Press freedom
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