Committee to Protect Journalists

Also known as: CPJ

Committee to Protect Journalists — international organization that calls for investigations and releases of journalists facing alleged abductions and detention across East Africa and beyond.

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May 2026
3 MayThe Standard
… The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says at least 85 journalists and media workers have been killed in Somalia since 1992."On this World Press Freedom Day, we are witnessing a dangerous decline in press freedom across Somalia and Somaliland. …
World Press Freedom Day: Journalists face killings, arrests in Somalia

World & Region

Hong Kong arrests journalist for sedition under 2024 law

The News

Hong Kong police arrested an independent journalist and an activist on Wednesday for allegedly acting with seditious intent, marking the first publicly known arrest of a journalist under Hong Kong's homegrown security law passed in 2024. The arrests are linked to an incident on August 31 outside Prince Edward metro station where police discovered people holding bouquets and shouting seditious slogans.

30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

Hong Kong arrests journalist for sedition under 2024 law
Hong Kong police arrested an independent journalist and an activist on Wednesday for allegedly acting with seditious intent, marking the first publicly known arrest of a journalist under Hong Kong's homegrown security law passed in 2024. The arrests are linked to an incident on August 31 outside Prince Edward metro station where police discovered people holding bouquets and shouting seditious slogans.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

Standard editor found safe after abduction near Masinga Dam
Alex Kiprotich, a senior editor at The Standard, was abducted by armed men on Tuesday night along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours later. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita condemned the incident and linked it to Kiprotich's investigative reporting, expressing concerns over potential state involvement.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CPJ demands investigation into alleged abduction of Standard editor
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for an immediate investigation into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, describing it as a "shameful indictment" of the Kenya Kwanza administration and citing it as evidence of escalating enforced disappearances and threats to press freedom in Kenya.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police launch probe into journalist's alleged abduction in Gilgil
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate investigations into the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Gilgil on Tuesday. The National Police Service said it treats kidnapping and abduction seriously and has tasked its Anti-Abduction Unit with the matter.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich abducted
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by unknown people along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road shortly before 9:20pm. The CEO states this is the second targeting of Kiprotich in two months and links the abduction to state pressure on the news organisation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

Diaspora group warns Kenya risks 2007-2008 violence repeat
A US-based chapter of Linda Mwananchi movement warned Kenya risks returning to 2007-2008 post-election political violence, after armed youths barricaded roads, torched vehicles and attacked journalists during the movement's Homa Bay rally on August 16. The group called for accountability for anyone involved in the violence, regardless of their political affiliation or position.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

Kenya, Tanzania deploy police to block protest anniversaries
Kenya and Tanzania deployed massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests commemorating historic demonstrations, as both nations adopt a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations following recent cycles of public unrest and security force crackdowns.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya, Tanzania deploy police to prevent July 7 protests
Kenya and Tanzania deployed massive police presence on July 7 to prevent protests marking the historic "Saba Saba" anniversary, as both countries take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations following recent unrest. At least 127 Kenyans were killed during protests over economic hardship and corruption in June-July 2024 and 2025, while rights groups say thousands died in Tanzania during election unrest in October.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 28 June

Uganda army chief orders shutdown of major media outlets
Uganda's military head Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, the Daily Monitor, and other outlets operated by Nation Media Group, stating he does not believe in a free press. The Daily Monitor reported being under "military siege" with armed soldiers stationed outside its offices.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

CPJ demands release of detained Ethiopian journalist Salsawit
The Committee to Protect Journalists called for the immediate release of Ethiopian journalist Salsawit Baynesagn, detained without charge since early June, arguing the detention violates her rights and marks a serious restriction on press freedom in Ethiopia.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 3 May

Somali journalists face killings and arrests amid press freedom crisis
Journalists in Somalia continue to face killings, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation by security forces, with rights groups warning conditions will worsen as elections approach. The Somali Journalists Syndicate has recorded at least 18 violations against journalists since January 2026, including arbitrary arrests, threats, torture, and equipment confiscation.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →