Alex Kiprotich
KenyajournalistMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Alex Kiprotich is the Associate Editor at Standard Group, a prominent media organization in Kenya. He was in the news following a foiled abduction attempt by armed men in Nakuru, which raised concerns about the safety of journalists, especially in light of recent criticisms from President William Ruto regarding the media's coverage of his administration.
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Sifuna strongly condemned the abduction and arrest of a Standard Group Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, arguing that journalists must be protected if Kenya is to remain a democratic country.
Sifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate EditorKenya· 2026-09-19
The alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was condemned by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit.
Ole Sapit condemn abduction of journalist and rising political goonismKenya· 2026-09-17
Alex Kiprotich is the Associate Editor of Standard Group who was abducted.
Editor's abduction probe nears end as lawyers press for CCTV footageKenya· 2026-09-15
Alex Kiprotich, an Associate Editor, experienced a chilling abduction attempt.
Abduction trap: How weighbridge police colluded with attackers in Kiprotich's abductionKenya· 2026-09-10
The attempted abduction of Standard Group’s Associated Editor Alex Kiprotich was cited by Gachagua as an example of the government's failure to protect citizens.
You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells RutoKenya· 2026-08-11
Gachagua cited the attempted abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men believed to be police officers.
Gachagua condemns attacks on journalists, NTV Uganda shutdownKenya· 2026-06-30
Alex Kiprotich is the Associate Editor of Standard Media Group who was the target of an attempted abduction.
Detectives linked to attempted abduction of Standard Group's Associate EditorKenya· 2026-06-29Alex Kiprotich is the Associate Editor at Standard Group who was targeted in an attempted abduction.
Foiled abduction: Four armed men target Standard Group's Associate EditorKenya· 2026-06-27