ARISE News suspends Anthony Kila indefinitely over alleged academic fraud
ARISE News has announced the immediate and indefinite exclusion of political analyst Anthony Kila from its television network following allegations that he falsified his academic credentials.
The decision was announced in a disclaimer issued by the channel’s editorial board and read during its morning programme, following an investigative report by Premium Times on Kila’s academic qualifications.
According to ARISE News, it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026, to give him an opportunity to respond to the allegations. However, the channel said he requested additional time but had yet to provide an explanation 10 days after the initial contact.
“He asked for more time to respond to the claims. He has not responded 10 days after,” the statement said.
The channel added that the allegations had continued to intensify, making it difficult for Kila to continue appearing on its platform.
“In the circumstances, we find that his contributions to the ARISE News Channel are no longer tenable,” the disclaimer stated.
ARISE News said it was unaware of the allegations when Kila appeared on its programmes as a freelance political analyst, adding that it took issues relating to credibility and integrity seriously.
The editorial board said the decision took immediate effect, stressing that Kila would no longer appear on its network, either now or in the future.
