Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has assured journalists of protection by the government as the country approaches the election period to enable them to give Kenyans the right information to make informed decisions on leaders to elect.
Kitur, who sits in the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation, said the state will not tolerate insecurity targeting journalists.
“We will stand on behalf of the government to protect all journalists from those trying to create insecurity or any disturbances,” he said.
He spoke when he visited the Eldoret Media Hub established by the Media Council of Kenya.
The MP applauded journalists for being the voice of the voiceless.
“I am very happy by the extreme critical role you play; you are able to speak on behalf of widows whose properties have been taken, and by just one voice of reporting, most of them have regained their rightful share,” Kitur said.
Kitur commended journalists and students on attachment at the hub for their good work of informing citizens, saying he was happy that journalists from various media stations have been able to use the facility.
He said he will report to Parliament to allocate more funds to address concerns raised by journalists at the hub.
He further urged owners of media houses to be fair in their reporting, applauding those who have been fair and warning that biased reporting will ruin the reputation of stations, urging them to uphold fairness and integrity.
By Shaline Jeruto
