The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a swift and transparent investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Gilgil on Tuesday.

• The National Police Service has deployed its Anti-Abduction Unit to investigate the incident.
• The abduction is viewed as a serious threat to the liberty and security of Kenyans and a potential interference with press freedom.
• The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has also called for an immediate investigation, citing concerns over the safety of journalists in Kenya.