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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 45975, member: 636"] Kenya's media regulator stopped all TV and radio stations from showing live protest coverage on Wednesday. David Mugonyi from the Communications Authority sent letters to broadcasters saying the coverage breaks constitutional and legal rules. The official warned stations face punishment if they continue broadcasting the demonstrations. Media outlets must end all live reporting of the protests immediately. Government regulators will take action against any station that ignores this order. Citizens gathered across Kenya to mark one year since deadly protests against tax laws. Demonstrators lit fires and blocked major highways near Naivasha. Police shut down roads leading to government buildings and Parliament. Protesters waved flags and marched through city centers calling for economic changes. Heavy security surrounded important government locations. People demonstrated in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Kisumu on the anniversary date. Crowds also protested in Kakamega, Narok, Busia, Makueni and several other counties. Police used tear gas against demonstrators in the capital city. Hospital workers confirmed at least 10 injured protesters received treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. Traffic jams forced many people to walk long distances to reach their destinations. Human rights groups criticized the media ban as an attack on press freedom. Opposition leaders said the directive violates citizens' right to receive information. Broadcasters reduced their coverage or moved to studio discussions only. Station managers feared government penalties for showing protest footage. The anniversary demonstrations renewed debates about civil rights and media restrictions. [/QUOTE]

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