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Standard Group described Bundotich as a strategic media executive and transformational leader with a record in business transformation, change leadership and organisational management.
The orders followed an application by Charlene challenging a Standard publication of August 30, 2026, which included a front-page feature headlined “THE TRAIL…” and a page six story titled “Police uniform tender trail links Alusala teacher and First Family.”
Kiprotich was taken by armed, masked men along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road on Tuesday night before being found alive near Masinga Dam in Machakos County, hours after his abduction.
The Guild also wants alleged links between the vehicle used in the June incident and the National Police Service’s Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau investigated, warning that attacks on journalists threaten media freedom, democracy and the public’s right to know.
Kiprotich was reportedly abducted by armed men shortly before 9:20pm on Tuesday as he travelled to Nakuru along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road.
According to the Standard Group, Kiprotich was found dumped near Masinga Dam after he was allegedly taken from the Gilgil-Nakuru Road on Tuesday night.
Kiprotich was allegedly taken shortly before 9:20 pm, according to Standard Group, which said it was yet to establish where the editor was when the company issued a statement on September 1, 2026.
Absa Bank Kenya also posted gains, climbing 5.67 percent to Sh23.30, suggesting selective recovery in the banking sector. Jubilee Holdings added 4.39 percent to Sh310.00, Olympia Capital grew 4.00 percent to Sh7.80, and Standard Group rose 3.83 percent to Sh6.02.