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Political leaders should respect press.[Courtesy]
Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka are prominent politicians who have their eyes set on the State House. They take every available opportunity to lambast the Ruto administration for all manner of evils. That is in order and is what is expected of a vibrant opposition in a democracy.
However, it is absurd when these very same leaders, who preach such lofty ideals, appear to impede the smooth operation of an important cog of democracy–journalism.
On several occasions, the two have separately been captured on camera outrightly declining to answer journalists’ questions. Only last week, after he addressed a press conference over the High Court’s judgment that upheld his impeachment, Mr Gachagua dismissively told journalists: “Hakuna maswali nafikiri it’s very clear. Hapana. It’s clear. Tutaharibu..hiyo iko sawa.”
