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Kenyans on social networks in particular twitter came out in large numbers to support the Standard Group's investigative reporter Paul Wafula in relation to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) 's stating stories that he was not able to. he has been running for two weekends.
According to the hashtag #IStandWithWafula, Kenyans on Tuesday condemned the government for what they said was intimidating and threatening the journalist who is simply doing his job by being the voice of the voiceless. Kenyan workers have contracted to work on the RMS.
The reporter revealed a horrendous investigation story that uncovered the mbadacre of wild animals, monthly expenses Shlbillion to execute the RMS, racist discrimination, harbadment, mistreatment of local workers and the domination of Chinese workers. China Road and Bridge Company (CRBC) in the wrong way.
This writer has not yet been able to establish if indeed the journalist has been threatened during the course of history.
The expose sparked public outcry, forcing Kenya Railways to launch independent investigations into allegations of ill-treatment.
In a demonstration of solidarity, Internet users commented;
@consumerskenya tweeted: Journalists will not be intimidated for telling the truth and being the voice of the voiceless #IStandWithWafula @JulianWanjiru #IStandWithWafula.
@sinimsafiri tweeted: SGR cartels trying to silence the voice of society will not succeed, clean up your mess! @ArnoldNgure @JoseSosi @ KoffiBarry1 #istandwithwafula.
@rodgerwilly tweeted: Can a Kenyan in China do what the Chinese are doing here in Kenya? We are not a garbage hunk .. our people must be respected, #IStandWithWafula.
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@Spazbender posted: So now, we intimidate journalists because they expose the truth? That neocolonialism is happening right under our nose and that big bosses are in agreement as long as they "Kula" A great shame! #Istandwithwafula.
The colleagues of the Standard group did not stay in tow of their colleague.
The fact that the RMS operators made counterattacking propaganda against the only BOLD journalist who dared to ask questions tells the whole story. #IStandWithWafula #SGRSlavery
https://t.co/MYuIdDGA0D
– Nzau wa Musau (@WaMusau) July 17, 2018
True journalism does not support the government, it questions #IStandWithWafula
– Ma † e ongola ™ (@Mate_Tongola) July 17, 2018
Journalists will not be intimidated for telling the truth and being the voice of the voiceless #IStandWithWafula https: / / t .co / aQpab966ye
– Julian Wanjiru Kamau (@JulianWanjiru) July 17, 2018
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