CPJ demands probe into abduction of Standard Group editor

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A frozen image of the abductors of Standard Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, as captured along the Gilgil-Nakuru road.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich.

In a statement, CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal described the incident as a “shameful indictment” of the Kenya Kwanza administration and accused the government of showing disregard for press freedom.

“The attempt to forcibly disappear Alex Kiprotich, three days after President William Ruto railed against The Standard Group, reflects the growing dangers that journalists face in Kenya, despite the president’s earlier promise to allow the press to work freely,” Quintal said.