ARISE News Drops Anthony Kila From Platforms After Credential Forgery Allegations

ARISE News has cut ties with political analyst Anthony Kila after allegations emerged that he falsified his academic credentials. The television network announced the move today, October 13. It said the decision came after a Premium Times investigative report questioned Kila's claim to a professorial title and reported inconsistencies in the bachelor's, master's, doctorate and professorial qualifications he had claimed. In a statement issued by its Editorial Board, ARISE News said it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026, seeking his response to the allegations. According to the network, Kila asked for additional time to reply, but had not responded 10 days after the allegations were brought to his attention. The organisation said it had noted the Premium Times findings and would stop featuring Kila on any of its platforms, both immediately and in the future. The statement read: “Following claims that Anthony Kila falsified his entire academic credentials, we contacted Mr Kila on 03 October, 2026 with the allegations. He asked for more time to respond to the claims. He has not responded 10 days after.” ARISE News added that it had not been aware of the allegations when Kila appeared on its programmes as a freelance political analyst. “ARISE News was unaware of these allegations at the time Anthony Kila appeared on our platform and as we take matters of credibility and integrity extremely seriously,” the statement added.