Fifteen Kenyan nationals have returned home after being evacuated from Iran following escalating regional tensions, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday morning.

• 15 Kenyans evacuated from Iran.
• Facilitated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and Kenya's diplomatic missions in Tehran and Ankara.
• The evacuees received a debriefing and psychosocial support upon arrival before reuniting with family.

The Standard Group has strongly condemned a violent attack on two journalists in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, March 20, vowing that such intimidation will not silence their reporting.

• Standard Group and MediaMax journalists Gilbert Sitati and George Njoroge were assaulted while on duty.
• The attack occurred over coverage of a controversial "fake ambulance deal."
• The Standard Group CEO cited constitutional articles on freedom of expression and media freedom, demanding swift police action and prosecution.
• The Kenya Editors’ Guild also condemned the incident, warning of potential legal action if authorities fail to act.

A wave of attacks against media professionals has ignited concerns over press freedom and impunity in Kenya, with prominent figures allegedly involved in intimidating journalists.

• An incident involved Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang's Personal Assistant, Joram Wataka, physically confronting and injuring two journalists in Kitale.
• Journalists George Njoroge and Gilbert Sitati were targeted for reporting on a fraudulent ambulance deal potentially involving Senator Chesang.
• Media organizations like the Standard Group and Kenya Editors Guild have condemned the attacks and called for thorough investigations and prosecution of those responsible.

The Kenyan government has confirmed the evacuation of 15 citizens from Iran to Kenya via Türkiye amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

• 15 Kenyan citizens evacuated from Iran.
• Coordinated by Kenya Missions in Ankara and Tehran, and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs.
• Evacuation follows retaliatory attacks between Iran and the United States, with concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and oil markets.