Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich Links Abduction to Government Minister's Office - September 2026

Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted after leaving the company offices and later found abandoned near the Masinga Dam in Gilgil. Kiprotich has narrated his ordeal after being abducted and subsequently released, with the vehicle used in the incident reportedly linked to a government minister's office. A shadowy unit within the Kenyan police service, known for targeting government critics, has been linked to the abduction. KTN News has revealed the identities of four men believed to be behind the abduction. Kenyan leaders are demanding an independent and transparent investigation into the alleged abduction, with media associations and human rights organizations also condemning the incident.