France, July 8 -- The CPJ called late on Monday on Kenyan authorities to investigate this attempt by heavily armed men to snatch The Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich from his car, and to ensure that those behind the incident are brought to justice.

The incident happened days after the president criticised the media house.

"The attempt to forcibly disappear Alex Kiprotich, three days after President William Ruto railed against The Standard Group, reflects the growing dangers that journalists face in Kenya, despite the president's earlier promise to allow the press to work freely," said CPJ Africa director Angela Quintal.

"Kenyan authorities must respect the democratic role of the media in commenting on the government's ach...