Mass Kenya Protests Seek Press Freedom

African country has seen series of new laws causing concern for democracy’s progress as Kenya protests seek press freedom

Kenyans protest over controversial media, NGO bills

AFP – Kenyan protesters furious over parliamentary bills they say risk undermining democracy marched through the streets of the capital Thursday, presenting a petition of several thousand names to lawmakers. Last month, MPs pushed through a hugely controversial vote and activists say democracy under threat. Kenya’s vibrant media and outspoken activists are up in arms over two recent parliamentary bills they say will curb hard-won freedoms, muzzle government critics and undermine democracy. Last month, MPs pushed through a hugely controversial bill. | Democracy, ballots and elections