Foiled abduction: Four armed men target Standard Group's Associate Editor

Four armed men in a Toyota Probox attempt to abduct Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Nakuru early Saturday, days after President Ruto criticised the media house's news coverage...

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Four armed men in a Toyota Probox on Wednesday morning attempted to abduct Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Nakuru.

The incident follows recent criticism of The Standard by President William Ruto on his X account.
The Standard Group PLC has stated it will hold the government accountable if any harm befalls its staff.
President Ruto accused the media house of a five-day campaign of headlines aimed at discrediting his administration.

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