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Order a long-term news report on Masinga Dam
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Standard
… Mr Kiprotich was found at 2am dumped some 10 meters away from Masinga Dam, nine hours after he was abducted along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road by armed men.In a statement, the news organisation said Mr Kiprotich sought refuge at a nearby household before a Standard Group team located h …
Abducted Standard Group Editor Alex Kiprotich found dumped near Masinga damThe Standard
… He was located at about 2 a.m. near Masinga Dam in Machakos County, more than 200 kilometres from where he was seized, after he sought refuge at a nearby household. …
KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex KiprotichThe Standard
… He was found safe near Masinga Dam at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday, nine hours later, after seeking refuge at a nearby household. …
Journalists' safety at risk: MOA warns after Alex Kiprotich abductionThe Standard
… Kiprotich was later found dumped near the Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning.Senior Counsel Paul Muite condemned the incident, noting that it came days after the country celebrated the 16th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution, where President William Ruto committed to respect cons …
Lawyers condemn abduction of Standard Group editor Alex KiprotichThe Standard
… Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on Tuesday along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe on Wednesday morning after being dumped near Masinga Dam, about nine hours after his abduction. …
Lobby groups demand arrests after Alex Kiprotich's abductionThe Standard
… Kiprotich and his driver, Geoffrey Kamau, were seized on the Gilgil-Nakuru road shortly before 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday as they travelled towards Nakuru.He was found near Masinga Dam in Machakos County, more than 200 kilometres away, at about 2 a.m. …
'We refuse to pay evil with evil': Standard Group CEO Mwita recounts Alex Kiprotich abductionThe Standard
… Kiprotich, who was abducted by unknown gunmen, was found on Wednesday morning, abandoned near Masinga Dam, nine hours after his abduction. …
Kanu condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate editorThe Standard
… He was found dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County about nine hours later on Wednesday morning, following an overnight search by colleagues and family.The Orange Democratic Movement condemned the abduction and demanded an end to nighttime disappearances, describing the incid …
Political leaders demand answers as Alex Kiprotich's abduction sparks outrageCitizen Digital
… Kenya Power also expects raising the Masinga Dam water level by 1.5 metres to increase hydroelectric generation. …
Kenya Power warns rising wind, solar generation could hike electricity pricesThe Standard
… Eleven Kenya-France memoranda were signed, covering commuter rail upgrades, Nairobi’s transit system, port modernisation, a new national electricity control centre, rehabilitation of Masinga Dam, and expansion of fiber optic technology to public services. …
The paradox of success in Africa Forward SummitThe government is set to take full responsibility for implementing the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training model following the conclusion of the project-supported phase, as stakeholders discuss sustainability measures at a Mt. Kenya Regional handover meeting.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is set to take full responsibility for implementing the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training model following the conclusion of the project-supported phase, as stakeholders discuss sustainability measures at a Mt. Kenya Regional handover meeting.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men in a government vehicle along the Gilgil–Nakuru road and later dumped near Masinga Dam in Machakos County. The piece argues that historical attempts by governments to silence the press have ultimately failed, framing media freedom as essential and unstoppable.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Power producer KenGen reduced dividends to 75 cents per share from 90 cents, after reporting a 1.2% drop in profit after tax to Sh10.35 billion for the year to June 2026, though revenues rose 6.4% to Sh59.7 billion on increased electricity demand.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard editor was abducted and later dumped in a remote location near Masinga Dam, where strangers rescued him during the night.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations visited the remote location near Masinga Dam in Machakos County where Standard Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abandoned after his abduction, conducting forensic examinations and interviews more than three days after the incident. The Group's lawyer expressed concerns about the pace of the investigation despite investigators having leads including the vehicle used and relevant footage.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Kanja has unveiled an "Anti-Abduction" team to probe what the article describes as an "Abduction Squad" within the police service. The move follows the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abandoned near Masinga Dam over 100 kilometres away.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as unlawful and barbaric, directing security agencies to ensure those responsible face the law and ordering the Inspector General to enhance security for journalists nationwide.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted from the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday and found near Masinga Dam on Wednesday, was preparing to publish an exposé on allegedly looted compensation funds for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the police of shielding senior officers from investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on Tuesday. Gachagua dismissed Inspector General Douglas Kanja's directive to investigate as pointless, saying police cannot credibly investigate their own seniors.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men near Gilgil Weighbridge on Tuesday evening after being trailed from Nairobi. The abductors have been linked to a Cabinet Secretary's office and Kiprotich was abandoned near Masinga Dam; this marks his second abduction attempt in 67 days.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Police Service has launched investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe near Masinga Dam early Wednesday after spending about nine hours with alleged abductors on the Gilgil-Nakuru Road. The Anti-Abduction Unit is investigating the identities of the heavily armed men involved and has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of officers responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found alive near Masinga Dam nine hours after being taken along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway. KHRC described the incident as unlawful and brutal, arguing it raises serious questions about law enforcement conduct and journalist protection.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Political leaders and top parties have called for action to apprehend those responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was accosted by armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and later found near Masinga Dam. This was his second abduction incident; the Standard Group's investigation linked a June attempt to officers from the National Police Service's Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau in Nakuru.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Media Council of Kenya has demanded immediate, thorough, and transparent investigations into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying failure to prosecute attacks against journalists fuels impunity. The Council expressed particular concern that Kiprotich had previously been subjected to a similar ordeal in Nakuru County with no arrests made, and noted it has documented several press freedom violations without successful prosecutions.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita described how the media house responded after Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night. Kiprotich was found safe near Masinga Dam on Wednesday after the company alerted security teams and police in Nakuru and Nairobi.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by four masked armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and found dumped near Masinga Dam nine hours later. He told colleagues his captors, who appeared to be police officers in a government vehicle, interrogated him repeatedly about the news organisation's sources and editorial decisions.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The Media Owners Association has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on September 1 and called for a swift, independent investigation, citing a wider threat to journalists' safety in Kenya. Kiprotich was found safe near Masinga Dam nine hours after being abducted on the Gilgil-Nakuru road; the incident marks the second time he has been targeted in two months.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups have demanded the arrest and prosecution of those behind the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted by armed men on Tuesday along the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe on Wednesday morning near Masinga Dam. The Kenya Human Rights Commission, Amnesty Kenya and Defenders Coalition condemned the incident and called for an independent investigation, linking it to reports of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
KANU Party condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on Tuesday night at Gilgil Weighbridge, calling it a direct assault on media freedom and the rule of law. The party noted that Kiprotich survived an attempted abduction in June and demanded a thorough investigation into both incidents.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya Power says Variable Renewable Energy sources, mainly wind and solar, now account for about 21 per cent of the grid's capacity, above the 15 per cent level it considers ideal. The utility warns the unpredictable nature of wind and solar generation could put pressure on grid stability and raise electricity prices, arguing the country needs greater investment in stable baseload power sources.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The two-day Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, closed with €23 billion in pledges (€14 billion from French firms and €9 billion from African companies) targeting energy, technology, and agriculture, alongside eleven Kenya-France memoranda on infrastructure and services—though the event was marked by street protests and tear gas outside the venue.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →