Professor Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad statement

“Abshir Ferro’s incisive article on @NationAfrica has been removed after the Ethiopian government’s pressure.

By censoring a critical analysis of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s reckless actions—actions that are enflaming divisions in the Horn of Africa and trampling on Somalia’s territorial integrity—Nation Media has demonstrated a disturbing willingness to prioritize political expediency over the truth.

This act of silencing a legitimate critique reveals the deep rot within a media outlet that claims to act as a practitioner of free speech and the public’s right to know.

In suppressing Ferro’s voice, Nation Media has not only betrayed its journalistic principles but also failed its readers by shielding a controversial leader from accountability. This cowardly move raises serious questions about the integrity and independence of Kenya's press.”