Citizen TV journalist alleges police assault during Mashujaa Day celebrations

The journalist says one of his fingers remains swollen after the alleged assault, raising fresh concerns over journalists’ safety while covering public events.

Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee has accused police officers of harassing and assaulting him as he took photographs during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nairobi.

Odee says one of his fingers remains swollen following the alleged assault. He has also raised concerns over the challenges journalists face while covering public events and carrying out their professional duties.

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