Amnesty International and political leaders have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who has since been released. Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo says his abduction was a grave assault on press freedom and demands accountability. Safina leader Jimi Wanjigi and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro have also condemned the incident, with Nyoro calling for justice and an end to state intimidation of journalists.