Kenyan President Vetoes 'Unconstitutional' Media Law

Kenya's president vetoed a bill on Wednesday that would have imposed fines and restrictions on journalists, saying it was unconstitutional, the first time he has used his power to reject legislation. Lawmakers voted the bill through this month, triggering an outcry from opposition groups and the media, who said it would stunt democracy in a country which enjoys broad press freedoms. A day later, President Uhuru Kenyatta, told journalists he would make sure their rights were...

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