KTN is a member of the Standard Group PLC, a multi-media organization with investments in print, TV, radio, digital & courier services. The arms under the group include The Standard Newspaper, Nairobian, KTN News, KTN Home, KTN Farmers, BTV, Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio & Berur FM.
KTN News has reported that the Kenyan government has threatened to shut down the station.
KTN is a member of the Standard Group PLC, a multi-media organization with investments in print, TV, radio, digital & courier services. The arms under the group include The Standard Newspaper, Nairobian, KTN News, KTN Home, KTN Farmers, BTV, Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio & Berur FM.
On Tuesday afternoon, during a live broadcast on KTN, an unexpected announcement revealed that the media organization was facing threats of closure, shocking viewers and staff alike.
A news anchor announced on the station, “In the wake of a detailed coverage of the ongoing protest against the Finance Bill 2024 that has been organised by Gen Z protesters, we would like to inform our viewers that we have received threats from the authorities of intention to shut us down.
“We would like to inform the public of our commitment to defend public interests and we shall not be cowed by any threats.”
Many Kenyans, mostly youths, have taken to the streets of various towns in the country to protest against the Finance Bill 2024.
The bill seeks to raise revenue through additional taxes.
Kenya’s parliament passed the controversial Finance Bill 2024 on Tuesday, with 195 lawmakers voting in support of the bill.
