Government official Dennis Itumbi called the police's arrest of four filmmakers bad for creative freedom. Police freed Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae Saturday morning. The four left jail on free bond, but their equipment stayed behind.
Itumbi said artists should tell stories without fear. He suggested making a different film about the June protests rather than arresting people. The filmmakers were taken Friday night from their Karen studio. Police gave no clear reason for the arrests.
The Kenya Film and Television Professionals Association backed the arrested filmmakers. Their lawyer, Ian Mutiso, contacted police commanders about the case. The filmmakers faced claims about false information but received no official charges.
BBC stated the four had no part in making their documentary about the June protests. The film claims security forces shot protesters during tax demonstrations last year. Public Prosecutor Ingonga has asked for an investigation into what happened during those protests.
Itumbi said artists should tell stories without fear. He suggested making a different film about the June protests rather than arresting people. The filmmakers were taken Friday night from their Karen studio. Police gave no clear reason for the arrests.
The Kenya Film and Television Professionals Association backed the arrested filmmakers. Their lawyer, Ian Mutiso, contacted police commanders about the case. The filmmakers faced claims about false information but received no official charges.
BBC stated the four had no part in making their documentary about the June protests. The film claims security forces shot protesters during tax demonstrations last year. Public Prosecutor Ingonga has asked for an investigation into what happened during those protests.
