The Kenya Correspondents Association (KCA) has urged journalists covering the anti government demonstrations to be mindful of their security.

According to KCA this is a very tough time for local journalists.

In a statement, KCA Chairman William Janak also called on media houses to ensure there are proper safety measures for their journalists.

"As KCA we know that journalists are undergoing alot of difficulties during the demonstrations over high cost of living by the opposition, our recognition of this gives us the chance to tell journalists to be careful in situations of conflict because demonstrations are situations of conflicts" said Janak 

Adding " This is a very dangerous time for journalists we would like them to take care of their safety and security. If there are dangerous situations where one thinks they should not get involved we advise journalists not to get involved".

Janak further called on government to ensure that journalists are protected in the cause of their work taking issue with incidents where security officers posed as journalists saying it puts journalists in danger.

Janak charged "We have seen police officers now mixing with demonstrators especially those on plain cloths and pretending to be journalists, this is dangerous to journalists. We condemn the attempt by security agencies to try to pose as journalists and after doing that they pounce on demonstrators , this puts journalists in danger and can even be attacked by demonstrators."