Standard Group HQ Turns Into Protest Battleground

Pro-government supporters protested outside Standard Group headquarters in Nairobi over its coverage of President William Ruto, triggering a counter-protest by activists.

NAIROBI, Kenya — Rival groups faced off outside The Standard Group headquarters along Mombasa Road on Friday as pro-government supporters protested the media house’s coverage of President William Ruto’s administration.

The protesters arrived at the Standard Group premises carrying placards and twigs, accusing the media house of publishing coverage they considered critical of the government. The protest had been announced earlier in the week, with the group behind it planning to mobilise thousands of supporters.

According to The Standard Group, some of the protesters attempted to gain entry into the premises, which houses The Standard newspaper, KTN, Radio Maisha and other media operations, but were unsuccessful.

The demonstration was met by human rights activists who gathered outside the headquarters carrying Kenyan flags and challenging the pro-government protesters.

Source: Y News