The Media Owners Association of Kenya (MOA) has condemned the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, calling for a swift, independent and transparent investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, MOA Chairperson Agnes Kalekye said the association was relieved that Kiprotich had been found and was safe following the reported incident on the night of September 1, 2026.
“Journalists’ safety is non-negotiable,” Kalekye said, stressing that no journalist should be abducted, threatened or interfered with while carrying out professional duties.
The association called on relevant authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding Kiprotich’s disappearance and bring those responsible to account.
MOA also demanded clear institutional guarantees for the safety and protection of media practitioners across Kenya.
The association said it remained ready to engage the Government, security agencies and industry partners in a structured dialogue aimed at strengthening mechanisms for protecting journalists.
Such engagement, it said, would be pursued while upholding responsible journalism and the Constitution.
Kiprotich’s reported abduction has sparked concern within the media fraternity, with calls mounting for authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure the safety of journalists carrying out their constitutional role of informing the public.
He and his driver were abandoned in a thicket in Masinga, Machakos County.
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