pressure and possible confrontations between journalists and authorities. These peaks were character known political actors, civil society activities or Gen Z mobilisation. The period following this peak had the number of incidents gradually declining towards September 2025, indicating a phase of relative stability, reduced hostilities against the media after mid-year tensions and therefore an optimum civic space. emanated, expanding media literacies among social media users. The Council also engaged in violating the law on one hand, and on the other to professional treatment of journalists, particularly during public demonstrations and protests. One intimidation directed at media practitioners. Such case in point is when Mr Emannuel Maleve was statements promote deterrence and have an abducted from Kitui County and disappeared, only immediate impact - journalists have been to be produced in a court in Nairobi. The Council released from police custody as a result; police directly engaged the police spokesperson, who have commenced and concluded investigations;