Audio By Vocalize Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate the indispensable role of a free press in any functioning democracy. But in Kenya, as in many parts of the world, that freedom is not simply given; it is defended, daily and often, it’s at great cost. Across Kenya, the media industry is haemorrhaging. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 90 per cent of outlets are unable to pay salaries, with some struggling even to cover electricity bills. At least eight media houses have been forced to close permanently or temporarily since 2024 due to financial distress. More…