Armed men blocked Kiprotich’s vehicle before dragging him away on Monday night.
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.
Photo credit: Pool
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has been found safe after spending nine hours in the hands of armed men who abducted him along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road.
A video shared by the Standard Group shows masked, armed men trailing and blocking Kiprotich's vehicle before dragging him away.
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