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September 2, 2026
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KHRC, Amnesty demand arrests after Alex Kiprotich's abduction

KHRC, Amnesty demand arrests after Alex Kiprotich's abduction

Human rights groups have demanded the arrest and prosecution of those behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Alex Kiprotich, as concerns grow over the safety of journalists in Kenya...

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Human rights organizations are demanding the arrest and prosecution of individuals responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was taken by armed men on Tuesday and later found safe.

  • The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Amnesty Kenya, and Defenders Coalition have condemned the incident and called for an independent investigation.
  • KHRC linked the abduction to reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, claiming nearly three Kenyans were killed by police daily during President William Rutoā€™s four years in office, totaling 3,985.
  • Alex Kiprotich was abducted along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning.

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