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