NTV camera man Karim Rajan and Daily Nation Laban Walloga photojournalist have been arrested in Mombasa, Shanzu area by police after they were found filming upcoming hotel that has encroached the ocean.
Nation Media Group have denounced the arrest and called it unlawful.
#UPDATE: NTV cameraman Karim Rajan and @dailynation photographer Laban Walloga roughed up by workers constructing a multibillion hotel in Shanzu, Mombasa, said to be owned by a top government official & blocking the beach. pic.twitter.com/2exbOjLEw4
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) August 16, 2018
They also demanded their immediate release.
UPDATE: NMG, HAKI Africa demand release of Nation reporters arrested while on duty in Mombasa; Editor-in-Chief Mshindi says arrests unlawful. pic.twitter.com/FUAyguJ0iW
— Nation Breaking News (@NationBreaking) August 16, 2018
