Standard Group condemns attempted intrusion by pro-government protesters

The Standard Group has condemned an attempted intrusion into its premises by a group of pro-government protesters, terming the incident an affront to media freedom, democracy and legitimate business. In a statement issued this evening, the media group decried the intrusion by a group it described as paid goons, whom it said appeared ready to harm its journalists and staff. The statement came after pro-government protesters besieged the media group's headquarters and attempted to gain access, sparking tension. The protesters said they were protesting what they described as biased reporting against President William Ruto's administration. Human rights activists and civil society groups rushed to the premises to stand in solidarity with journalists and condemned the incident as a blatant attempt by the state to silence the press.