Journalists at a past function. Photo/the-star.co.ke
Three Kenyan journalists were arrested in Zanzibar over lack of visas.
However the visas are not a requirement when visiting the island .
They reporters denied entry after landing on Thursday morning for a drone camp training at State university of Zanzibar
Those arrested were Kenfrey Kiberenge (Nation Media), Maxwell Agwanda (Standard Group) and Patrick Vidija (Radio Africa).
Kwasi Gachie (Code for Africa Program Assistant) and two other facilitators were also held but freed.
"They are still with the officers. We are worried for them," a trainer is quoted by the Star.
East African Affairs PS Betty Maina said they were not aware of the incident but promised to investigate further.
"There is no requirement for visas to Zanzibar," she noted. "We are checking with our teams."
A visa is not required as Zanzibar is part of the East Africa Community.