The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has strongly condemned a violent attack on two journalists, Gilbert Sitati of Standard Group and George Njoroge of Mediamax, who were covering a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, March 20. KEG President Zubeidah Kananu decried the assault as a "brazen act of violence" and a threat to media freedom.

• The journalists were reportedly attacked in connection with coverage of a controversial fake ambulance procurement deal linked to Harambee House.
• KEG has called for immediate and transparent investigations by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, with threats of private prosecution if action isn't taken.
• The organization urged political leaders to respect the media's role and ensure the safety of journalists covering public events, warning against turning political spaces into "zones of lawlessness."

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.