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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Roy Greenslade

Kenyan journalists outraged by 'sources' law

Journalists in Kenya are furious with their government's passing of a law which will require them to reveal the identities of their sources in court. A last-minute amendment to the media council of Kenya bill obliges editors to disclose sources. According to the government this will enforce journalistic ethics. But journalists believe it will curtail freedom of press, by intimidating sources and causing to expensive litigation. The law is now awaiting presidential assent. (Via AllAfrica.com)

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