Francis Gaitho Stories

DCI issues arrest warrant for blogger accused of cyber harassment, false information
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

DCI noted that Gaitho is also being investigated for allegedly sharing private information about a senior public officer and for publishing false info...

Karua criticises police meeting with media amid ongoing brutality concerns
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 22, 2024

Karua wondered why the focus was on convening with media leaders rather than identifying and addressing the officers who had attacked journalists duri...

I had power to shut down media during anti-govt protests - Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2024

"In Bangladesh, for example, they switched off the internet and TVs. Kenya is running full steam," Ruto stated.

Journalists protest, demand prosecution of rogue police officers
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 24, 2024

"Why are they (rogue officers) being shielded, why is there no action taken against them? We want action taken against them now," Editors Guild Chairp...

Bloggers Gaitho, Alinur charged with publishing false information, freed on Sh30,000 cash bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 18, 2024

They both denied the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki of Milimani Law Courts. They were released on Sh30,000 cash bail each...

Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho narrates arrest ordeal, vows to take legal action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2024

"That Francis Gaitho they claim they are looking for—I am twice his age. He does not live where I live and does not drive the same car as me. It is me...

Mistaken identity! Police apologise to veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho after dramatic arrest
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 17, 2024

Gaitho was arrested outside the Karen police station in the company of his son who filmed the arrest raising alarm across the media fraternity.

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