Thursday, 8 October 2026

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Kenyan press · Organization

Kenya Editors Guild

Also known as: KEG · the Guild

Kenya Editors Guild — professional organization that advocates for media freedom and press rights, condemning attacks on journalists and hosting industry events.

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In coverage

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September 2026
2 SeptThe Standard
… According to Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu, violating these principles of freedom as enshrined in the Constitution is "not just an assault on a newsroom; it is an illegal strike against the democratic foundation of the republic."She warned that these attacks are a …
Standard Group's Alex Kiprotich abduction condemned
August 2026
27 AugCapital News
… Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Linda Bach similarly called for greater attention to the experiences of families affected by maternal and newborn deaths. …
Kenya Records Drop in Skilled Birth Attendance as Maternal Health Gaps Persist
17 AugCapital News
… The Kenya Editors Guild has separately condemned the assault of journalists covering the events, terming the incidents an attack on media freedom and the public’s right to information. …
Orengo condemns ‘Cowardly’ attack on journalists in Homa Bay
16 AugCitizen Digital
… The violence meted on journalists and residents has been condemned by Kenya Editors Guild and Amnesty International who have have called on the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to move with speed and arrest the perpetrators. …
Ugly scenes rock Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay
16 AugCitizen Digital
Kenya Editors Guild condemns assault of journalists in Homa Bay By Roy Ouma August 16, 2026 06:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A convoy of Linda Mwananchi leaders seen trespassing Homa Bay County. …
Kenya Editors Guild condemns assault of journalists in Homa Bay
July 2026
30 JulCapital News
… IEBC proposes mandatory campaign bank accounts for 2027 polls IEBC targets August release of campaign finance rules Ethekon said the IEBC remains bound by a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group, comprising the Kenya Editors Guild and the Kenya Uni …
Ethekon rejects ‘unfounded propaganda’ IEBC will ban live election results streaming in 2027
30 JulThe Standard
… Ethekon added that the commission remains bound by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Media Sector Working Group, which includes the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), to facilitate election coverage. …
Lawyer defends media's right to election results as Senate weighs livestream ban
20 JulCapital News
… A recipient of the 2025 Press Freedom Warrior Award from the Kenya Editors Guild, Makali is widely recognised for his advocacy of press freedom, human rights and good governance. …
Maraga Appoints Mkawasi Mcharo, Veteran Journalist David Makali to Key Campaign Roles
16 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the Kenya Editors Guild and the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) have strongly condemned the assault on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing the incidents as a …
Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-election
7 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeVeteran journalist Muliro Telewa is dead. [File,Standard] The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has mourned veteran journalist and former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) presenter Muliro Telewa, describing him as a committed and ethical journalist who leaves a las …
'An enduring mark on African media,' editors say of veteran scribe Telewa

Opinion

Pro-government protesters gather at Standard Group over coverage

The News

Pro-government demonstrators gathered outside Standard Group headquarters on October 2, 2026 protesting what they described as negative coverage of President William Ruto's administration. The opinion piece argues that while politicians have the right to challenge reporting through corrections and legal remedies, political pressure directed at journalists or media houses should not become normal.

2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Pro-government protesters gather at Standard Group over coverage
Pro-government demonstrators gathered outside Standard Group headquarters on October 2, 2026 protesting what they described as negative coverage of President William Ruto's administration. The opinion piece argues that while politicians have the right to challenge reporting through corrections and legal remedies, political pressure directed at journalists or media houses should not become normal.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

Farmers urged to guard against counterfeit pesticides threat
Speaking at a Kenya Editors Guild workshop, farm industry leaders called for intensified surveillance and public-private collaboration to combat counterfeit pesticides, which pose risks including crop residues, soil pollution, and reduced food productivity.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

Kenya Editors Guild announces ninth annual convention in November
The Kenya Editors Guild will hold its 9th Annual Editors' Convention in Mombasa in late November, themed "Navigating the Storm: Media Resilience on the Road to 2027." The event will bring together editors, media leaders, journalists and partners to reflect on industry challenges, with the first day dedicated to a masterclass for reporters.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

Interior CS vows legal action over Standard journalist abduction
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that anyone found responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich will face legal consequences, describing the incident as "barbaric" and pledging a proper investigation. Kiprotich was seized from his vehicle on the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on Tuesday night and held for about nine hours before being found safe near Masinga Dam.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 2 September

Police chief denies role in editor's abduction, orders investigation
Police IG Douglas Kanja has denied National Police Service involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road, and directed the Anti-Abduction Unit to investigate the identity of the armed men responsible. The NPS condemned kidnapping and abduction intended to interfere with press freedom, pledging to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Media owners demand probe into Standard Group editor's abduction
The Media Owners Association of Kenya has called for a swift, independent and transparent investigation into the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe. The association stressed that journalists should not be abducted, threatened or interfered with while carrying out their duties, and called for institutional guarantees to strengthen journalist safety in Kenya.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Editors Guild demands action on Standard editor abduction
The Kenya Editors Guild has called on state agencies to swiftly identify and prosecute those behind the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, describing the incident as a serious threat to media freedom and the public's right to information.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe nine hours later near Masinga Dam in Machakos County. The Kenya Editors Guild condemned the abduction as an assault on media freedom and called for a swift independent investigation with accountability.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group CEO recounts journalist Alex Kiprotich's abduction
Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday evening and released in Machakos County early Wednesday. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita said armed men in a Subaru opened fire and forced Kiprotich from his vehicle, drove him through the Rift Valley, and left him in a thicket before he walked to safety.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political leaders condemn journalist Alex Kiprotich's abduction
Political leaders, lawyers and rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was seized by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later. The Orange Democratic Movement and other leaders called the incident an affront to press freedom and demanded an investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Journalists condemn Standard Group editor's abduction as press freedom threat
Journalists across Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, with media sector stakeholders warning the incident represents a dangerous attack on press freedom and describing it as a signal meant to instil fear in the Kenyan media. According to Reporters Without Borders, Kenya's World Press Freedom Index has fallen from 69th globally in 2022 to 106 out of 180 countries.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

Kenya's skilled birth attendance declines to 65.47 percent
Kenya is recording a decline in skilled birth attendance and family planning uptake, with deliveries by skilled birth attendants falling from 69.77 per cent between April and June 2025 to 65.47 per cent between January and March 2026. Maternal health experts attribute persistent gaps in maternal and newborn healthcare access to delays in seeking care and weaknesses within the health system.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 17 August

Orengo condemns attack on journalists covering Homa Bay tour
Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned attacks on journalists from Royal Media Services, KTN, K24, and other outlets covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday, calling the violence, equipment theft, and intimidation a direct threat to media freedom. The attacks occurred during violence that left one person dead and 46 others injured.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 16 August

Violence erupts at Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County
Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Editors Guild condemns assault of AFP journalists in Homa Bay
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the alleged assault of two Kisumu-based AFP journalists, Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro, while covering a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town. According to the Guild, the journalists were dragged along the road, beaten with clubs, and robbed of press cards, driving licences, cameras, and other belongings by armed youths.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

IEBC denies claims it will ban live election results streaming in 2027
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission dismissed reports that it intends to restrict live streaming of election results during the 2027 General Election, with Chairperson Edung Ethekon describing such claims as "unfounded propaganda" and reaffirming the commission's commitment to media access and transparency.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer defends media's election results rights amid livestream ban debate
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 20 July

Maraga appoints Mcharo, Makali to 2027 campaign roles
United Green Movement presidential candidate David Maraga has appointed diaspora leader Mkawasi Mcharo as Co-Executive Director for strategy, policy and diaspora affairs, and veteran journalist David Makali as Communication Coordinator for his 2027 presidential campaign.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 16 July

Media bodies condemn journalist attacks at Ol Kalou by-election
The Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Editors Guild, and Kenya Union of Journalists have condemned assaults on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, calling these incidents a grave attack on press freedom and calling for police action against those responsible.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

Veteran journalist Muliro Telewa dies at 68
Muliro Telewa, a veteran journalist and former BBC presenter, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru. The Kenya Editors Guild remembered him for his distinctive presentation style, editorial depth, and commitment to ethical journalism, noting he left an enduring mark on the African media landscape.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

US Senator calls for Uganda security ties review after media closure
US Senator Jim Risch called for a review of the US-Uganda security relationship following General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, saying attacks on free speech raised concerns over Muhoozi's suitability to lead Uganda's military. Kenya Editors Guild and East African Press Councils condemned the move, with Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu stating that "a free press is indispensable to democracy" and must be protected.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua condemns media crackdowns in Kenya and East Africa
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing crackdown on the media in Kenya and across East Africa by leaders, citing incidents including the attempted abduction of a Standard Group Associate Editor and the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor by Uganda's Military Chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 29 June

Kenya Editors Guild condemns Uganda media outlet shutdown
Kenya's Editors Guild has condemned Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni's shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets, calling it a threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. The closure followed an order by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces to shut two leading media outlets, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, allegedly linked to critical coverage of the country's leadership.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

Standard Group journalists win inaugural HIV reporting awards
Standard Group journalists won top honours at the inaugural Voices of Impact: HIV & STIs Reporting Media Awards 2026, with Mercy Kahenda winning the Print Journalism category and Rosa Agutu winning the TV Feature/Documentary category. Agutu attributed her success to rigorous field reporting and credible sourcing, and noted that producing stories on HIV-related issues required patience and sensitivity to overcome survivors' reluctance to share experiences due to stigma.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 7 May

Kenya Editors Guild condemns Standard, Mediamax exclusion from Ruto event
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the barring of journalists from Standard Media Group and Mediamax from covering a public event in Naivasha, calling it a dangerous attack on press freedom. The Guild criticized derogatory remarks about the ownership of The Standard and warned that exclusion, intimidation, and vilification of critical journalism undermine constitutional guarantees of media independence.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

Justice Lenaola calls for closer Judiciary-media collaboration
Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has urged stronger collaboration between the Judiciary and media to strengthen public trust and promote accurate information, emphasizing that both institutions share responsibility in countering misinformation and that the Judiciary will provide media summaries to enhance accurate reporting of court decisions.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires after 31 years
Andy Kagwa, who served at Standard Media Group for 31 years in roles ranging from reporter to newsroom leadership, has retired. Colleagues described him as a compassionate and empathetic leader known for listening and helping staff with personal and professional challenges.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 3 May

Kenya's media faces subtle threats beyond 2010 Constitution promises
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya's 2010 Constitution promised press freedom, the reality has been more complex, with overt violence against journalists declining but non-legislative pressures—particularly government control of advertising revenue—becoming subtle but widespread threats to editorial independence.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 April

Sexual harassment drives women journalists out of Kenya newsrooms
A report by the Association of Media Women in Kenya reveals that nearly 38.7 per cent of women journalists identify sexual harassment as a major concern, with slow institutional response and workplace culture discouraging reporting. The media sector struggles to retain women, with only 13.2 per cent remaining beyond 15 years of experience.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →