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.
In a disclaimer issued by its Editorial Board and read during its morning show, the news channel said the decision followed an investigative report by Premium Times concerning Kila’s academic qualifications.
The organisation said it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026, to give him an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
According to ARISE News, Kila requested additional time to respond 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 stressed that it was unaware of the allegations when Kila appeared on its programmes as a freelance political analyst.
The channel said it took issues relating to credibility and integrity seriously, adding that it had taken note of the findings published by Premium Times.
“Mr Kila will not be appearing on our networks at any time now or in the future, effective immediately,” the statement added.
The Editorial Board said the decision took immediate effect.
ARISE News drops Anthony Kila over alleged academic results falsification