… In a statement, President Zubeidah Kananu said the government must demonstrate its commitment to media freedom through concrete action and not mere statements. …
… KEG President Zubeidah Kananu demanded a swift and independent investigation into the abduction, including its links to a June 27 attempt to seize Kiprotich in Nakuru. …
… 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 …
… Guild president Zubeidah Kananu said journalists were targeted simply for documenting events at a polling station, describing the attack as a direct assault on democracy. …
Kenya Editors' Guild calls for swift action after NMG Uganda shutdown By Moses Kinyanjui June 29, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Editors' Guild President Zubeidah Kananu speaks during a pa …
… In a statement, KEG President Zubeidah Kananu said media freedom is not a privilege but a fundamental right that enables citizens to access independent and accountable information.This comes a day after the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closu …
… ntrol Council (NSDCC) C.E.O Douglas Bosire congratulated all the 99 journalists who submitted their stories insisting that journalists play a big role in highlighting both the strides made and challenges facing people living with HIV.Kenya Editors Guild President, Zubeidah Kananu …
… orward as the media, Judiciary and other industries and ordinary citizens. “Like the Judiciary, you in the Media are an important voice in shaping a future that is laden with peace for the benefit of the people of Kenya.” The President of Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) Zubeidah Kananu …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kenya Editors' Guild has condemned Uganda's military shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets (NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor) ordered by Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba, calling it an unacceptable threat to media freedom and press independence that violates the right to access independent information.
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.
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.
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.
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.