The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Standard Group's Video Editor Justus Mwangi is arrested by police quelling demonstrations against Finance Bill 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) has condemned the recent violence against journalists by police officers during the Anti-Finance Bill protests.
In a statement, the group noted that despite prior engagements with security officials to ensure journalists' safety, several incidents of police brutality have been reported.
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