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.
Journalists at work during a past press conference.[Samson Wire, Standard]
Calls for the safety of journalists took centre stage during this year’s World Press Freedom Day, as media stakeholders warned of growing threats to press freedom and declining public trust in Kenya’s media.
New findings from the Media Council of Kenya's State of the Media 2025 report reveal a troubling perception of fairness in government coverage, even as the industry grapples with both external pressure and internal strain.
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