Two journalists working for Standard Group PLC and Mediamax Network Limited were attacked while covering a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia, in an incident that has reignited debate around press freedom and journalist safety in Kenya. Sitati reportedly nearly lost his phone before fellow journalists stepped in to rescue the pair from the assailants. Media Max journalist George Njoroge being attacked while covering a UDA meeting in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia, March 20, 2026. In response, Chesang has threatened legal action against Standard Group PLC, accusing the media house of publishing false and defamatory claims. By the time of publication, Standard Group PLC had not issued a public response, leaving the standoff unresolved.

Source: Daily Nation March 21, 2026 05:19 UTC