Rights groups rally behind Standard after pro-gov't supporters stage demos

Rights activists condemn attack on Standard Group by pro-government protesters who staged demos outside its Mombasa Road headquarters, but failed to gain entry.

Activist outside the Standard Media Group. [Maxwell Agwanda, Standard]

Human rights activists have condemned an attack on the Standard Media Group on Friday, October 2, by supporters of the government over its reporting.

A group of pro-government supporters arrived at the Standard Group headquarters on Mombasa Road in Nairobi on Friday morning, carrying placards and twigs.

The protesters accused the media house of publishing negative coverage of the government, which they described as “misinformation and propaganda.”

Tensions rose when some of the demonstrators attempted to enter the premises but were stopped by members of the public and human rights activists who had gathered outside the offices.

The activists condemned the attack and called for the protection of media freedom and democratic space.

Source: Standard