Outrage grows over abduction of Standard editor Alex Kiprotich

The Tuesday night abduction of Standard Newspaper Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has sparked outrage and alarm across the country. The chilling incident has reignited debate over journalists’ safety, drawing condemnation from industry players and human rights defenders. The Media Owners Association, Kenya Editors Guild, and human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Vocal Africa, are demanding investigations and decisive action to protect journalists from escalating threats. Maryanne Nyambura reports.