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September 2, 2026
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Journalists' safety at risk: MOA warns after Alex Kiprotich abduction

Journalists' safety at risk: MOA warns after Alex Kiprotich abduction

The Media Owners Association has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and called for a swift, independent investigation into the incident...

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The Media Owners Association (MOA) has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, highlighting a growing threat to journalists' safety in Kenya.

  • Alex Kiprotich was abducted on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday, September 1, and found safe hours later near Masinga Dam.
  • This is the second time Kiprotich has been targeted in two months, following an attempted abduction on June 27.
  • The MOA is calling for a swift, independent investigation and institutional guarantees for the safety of media practitioners.

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