Kiambu Governor William Kabogo. He has accused his arch rival Ferdinand Waititu of spreading propaganda through the radio. [Photo: Kelvin Njoroge]
Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has accused Kameme FM of being used by his competitors to spread propaganda against him.
Speaking during a press conference at his home, Kabogo claimed that radio station hosted his rival Kabete MP Ferdinand Waititu on Monday morning, where he alleged that he (Kabogo) was buying voters' IDs and that he is a NASA sympathiser.
"Where has the ethics in journalism gone now that a radio station, which is widely listened to in Kiambu, is being used by my competitors to spread propaganda against me?" he was quoted by the Star.
The Governor added: "Reporters in the same station are gathering false information without evidence against me. I do not get right of reply...this is unacceptable."
The MP was hosted by Kameme head of radio Gatonye Mbugua between 7 am and 9 am.
Kameme is owned by MediaMax network, a company associated with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
He faulted the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for not taking action against Kameme FM, noting this was the second time Waititu had spread lies about him on the same radio station.
"What is CA doing as my competitors insult and accuse me...spreading propaganda of all sorts? It is very unfortunate that radio is being used in a bad way just as was the case in Rwanda," the county boss added.