States vs media: East African Press Councils call for an end to 'hostility'

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The East African Press Councils (EAPC) is calling for de-escalation of the hostility following the shutdown of NTV-Uganda and Spark TV, and recent exchanges between President Ruto and Standard Group.

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The East African Press Councils (EAPC) has called for a de-escalation of the hostility and exchanges between the media and governments in the region.

This follows the shutdown of NTV-Uganda, Spark TV and KFM FM, and recent exchanges between Kenya’s President William Ruto and the Standard Group Media.