ODM condemns abduction of Standard Media journalist Alex Kiprotich
The Orange Democratic Movement ODM has issued a strong condemnation following the abduction of Standard Media Group journalist Alex Kiprotich. Kiprotich was seized by unknown individuals along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on the night of September 1, 2026. ODM stated that this incident is a direct violation of press freedom and constitutional protections, specifically citing Article 34 of the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees media freedom. The party demanded Kiprotich's immediate release, stating that if he has committed any criminal offense, he should be presented in court and charged. ODM, positioning itself as a defender of human rights, called on authorities to end the "troubling culture of night-time abductions" to ensure Kenyans' freedoms. The party's press release did not include details about Kiprotich's specific assignment or the identity of those responsible for his abduction.
