Kiprotich recorded a statement over his September 1 night abduction.
Saturday, September 05, 2026
Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers dust the vehicle belonging to Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich (inset) at the South Rift Regional offices on August 4, 2026.
Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation
What you need to know:
Kiprotich was abducted on Tuesday night while travelling to Nakuru shortly before 9.20pm by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway. He was later found near Masinga Dam in the early hours of Wednesday.
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It was 9:20 pm on Tuesday when Standard Group Senior Editor Alex Kiprotich made his final desperate call to the company's Head of…
While demanding immediate safe and unconditional release, Mwita called for a prompt, transparent and independent investigation…
"Anti-Abduction Unit actively investigating and will ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice."
Armed men blocked Kiprotich’s vehicle before dragging him away on Monday night.
The Standard Group has criticised the authorities for the delay in investigating the abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex…
Kanja promised a transparent investigation, stressing that no one was above the law.
