Harassment and abduction of journalists coming months before the General Election, can only be seen as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and muzzle the media.

The Media Owners Association has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and called for a swift, independent investigation into the incident.

Meru journalists have staged protests over the alleged abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich and assault of K24 reporter Nelson Mutwiri.