Two journalists from Standard Group PLC and Mediamax Network Limited have been assaulted while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia, in an incident that has sparked fresh concerns over press freedom in the country. The attack, which occurred on Friday, March 20, targeted journalists George Njoroge and Gilbert Sitati as they covered the political event. A screengrab of a man linked to a senior Trans Nzoia leader attacking the Standard Group journalist on March 20, 2026. The assault on journalists comes amid growing concern over press freedom in the region, with Amnesty International warning that authorities across East and Southern Africa continue to impose restrictions on media freedom and freedom of expression. Similarly, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has noted a decline in Kenya’s press freedom rankings, citing increased hostility between the state and media, especially during protests where journalists have faced violence, intimidation, and arrests.

Source: The Star March 21, 2026 04:14 UTC