In a bid to champion for the rights of Journalists practising in Mombasa and the larger Coast region, the Kenya Union of Journalists has launched the KUJ Mombasa chapter.

Among the issues that Journalists present at the launch raised includes poor pay, mistreatment from their employers and the issue of quacks.

Speaking during the launch, KUJ National Secretary called on the Journalists to join the union in order to enable them to raise the issues with employers and find solutions.

" We will be able to defend you as a union  only when you are a member. There is no way we can defend you if you are not a member, it's hard" said Oduor

"On the issue of quacks you know who the real journalists are and it is also upon yourselves to fight this" he added.

The journalists also held an election to elect their interim officials.

The interim officials are.

Chairlady : Malemba Mkongo (The star Newspaper).

Secretary: Moses Baya (KTN)

Treasurer: Mgeni Shaban ( Radio Kaya)

Executive Members: Sammy Mwaura (Baraka fm) and Ruth Masita (Pwani fm).