The Standard Media Group has raised security concerns over a planned protest by a youth group at its offices along Mombasa Road.In a statement on Tuesday, the media house said the group, identified as Bunge la Mwananchi, had announced plans to mobilise more than 5,000 people for a protest at its offices on Friday, October 2.In a video circulating online, the group accused the media house of consistently publishing reports that it claims are critical of President William Ruto.The Standard said it had reported the matter to South B Police Station and notified the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Makadara.The Standard said the security measures were precautionary and intended to protect its staff and premises.The media house added that it would continue with its reporting and hold leaders accountable despite the concerns raised over the planned protest."The Standard Group promises to remain firm and continue to hold accountable leaders in the country," it stated.The allegations come as the media house continues to be scrutinised by leaders allied to the government over its recent reports on President Ruto.On June 24, 2026, President William Ruto himself accused the media house of running what he termed an 'extortionist propaganda' campaign against his administration.The Head of State also directly addressed KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, whose family is associated with the ownership of the media house, claiming that repeated negative headlines targeting his administration would not influence government decisions or force him to yield to pressure.Other leaders, including Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, have also taken issue with the media house's reporting. On Tuesday, Kaluma filed a lawsuit against the Standard Media Group over reports on the Homa Bay violence, accusing the media house of publishing false and defamatory reports about him.
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