Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich Abducted Along Gilgil-Nakuru Road - September 2026

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Media editor Alex Kiprotich, who was reportedly taken by armed men near Gilgil Weighbridge on Tuesday night and later found dumped near Masinga Dam. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is demanding an immediate investigation, with CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal condemning the incident as a "shameful indictment" of the Kenya Kwanza administration. The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) warned of impunity while demanding a thorough investigation, highlighting growing concern over attacks against journalists. Human rights organizations including KHRC and Amnesty are demanding the arrest and prosecution of individuals responsible. Journalists in Meru town demonstrated on September 2, 2026, against the abduction and the assault on K24 Journalist Nelson Mutwiri. The Kenya Editors Guild is demanding a thorough investigation, with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) spokesperson Odhiambo Otieno condemning the regime's actions as shameful intimidation of the media.