Academic Credentials Row: ARISE News Cuts Ties With Anthony Kila

ARISE News has announced the immediate suspension of political analyst Anthony Kila from its platforms following allegations that he falsified his academic credentials. The decision follows an investigative report by Premium Times, which questioned Kila’s professorial title and reported discrepancies in his claimed bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professorial qualifications.

In a statement issued by its Editorial Board on Tuesday via its official X account, ARISE News said it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026, to seek his response, but he requested more time. The network said he had yet to respond 10 days after being notified of the allegations. ARISE News added that, given the seriousness of the claims, Kila would no longer feature on any of its platforms, either immediately or in the future. The organisation also stated that it was unaware of the allegations when he previously appeared on its programmes as a freelance political analyst, stressing that it takes issues of credibility and integrity seriously.

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