Broadcast Interruption: KTN Temporarily Out of Service
Broadcasting Blackout: KTN News Goes Off-Air – But Don't Worry, You Can Still Catch the Action Online!
The scene is heating up as KTN News channel has joined the list of news outlets silenced following a directive from the Communications Authority (CA) to halt live coverage of ongoing protests. Chaos erupted on June 25, 2025, as the CA ordered all television and radio stations to cease their live broadcasts, citing potential Constitutional violations and threats to public order.
The CA, accompanied by police forces, forcibly entered NTV’s and KTN’s Limuru transmission stations, deactivating their free-to-air signals, effectively taking the channels off air[1][2][3][5]. The Standard Group, KTN’s parent company, condemned the move, claiming it as an infringement on press freedom and vowing to fight back against any carrier that disconnects their broadcast illegitimately.
In the face of adversity, KTN demonstrates resilience, shifting its focus to digital platforms to provide uninterrupted coverage. You can stay tuned with the latest happenings on the streets and other news by following these social media channels:
- YouTube Live: Head over to their official YouTube channel for live streams that are chock-full of breaking news updates.
- Facebook Live: Get live coverage direct from Facebook Live, as KTN keeps you in the loop.
- Twitter (X) Live: Stay updated with real-time news by following KTN's Twitter feed.
The show must go on, and KTN is proving that nothing, not even a broadcast blackout, can silence them. Catch the action unfold on your preferred digital platform and stay informed in these trying times!
- Stay Informed: Check out other top news stories as they break:
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- Keep in Touch: Stay connected to the conversation, and be a part of what's trending:
- Shollei blasts Maraga over protest role, defends police action
- Gachagua’s DCP demands arrest of perpetrators of June 25 violent protests
- Ruto signs Finance Bill 2025 into law
- On the Horizon: Find more compelling topics and stay engaged with the world:
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- Despite the political tension and the communications authority's directive to halt live broadcasts, KTN News continues to deliver general-news coverage, shifting their focus to digital platforms, such as YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and Twitter, to ensure ongoing reporting on business, politics, crime-and-justice, and other top stories.
- As KTN News navigates through the broadcast blackout, it finds itself at the heart of political issues, with the ongoing protests being a significant topic in the realm of crime-and-justice, politics, and general-news, making their digital platforms essential for staying informed on the latest developments.
