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Kenyan editor found safe after abduction

Kenyan editor found safe after abduction
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A prominent Kenyan journalist has been found safe after being abducted overnight by heavily armed men, prompting human rights groups to call for an urgent investigation. The incident underscores growing pressures on press freedom in the country.

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Issued on: 02/09/2026 - 22:15

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