The Standard Group PLC headquarters on Mombasa Road. [File, Standard] Four armed men in a Toyota Probox have this morning attempted to abduct Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich in Nakuru. The attack comes days after President William Ruto criticised the media house's news coverage. This is a developing story and is being updated... Support Independent Journalism Stand With Bold Journalism. Stand With The Standard. Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment.