Journalist Moses Okiror Omusolo, who was attached to Standard Media Group, was on Wednesday, December 21, found dead in Kayole, Nairobi.
The body of the Journalist who writes for The Standard newspaper in the business section was found dumped along Kang'undo Road.
The circumstances under which the journalist who was allegedly killed remained unclear at the time of publishing, even as police officers from Kayole commence investigations into the incident.
Multiple reports showed that Omusolo's body was badly wounded on the sides and the head.
"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of our dear colleague and friend, Moses Okiror Omusolo," Standard Group PLC confirmed.
He joined The Standard Group in September 2018 and has been a diligent and dependable employee.
"Moses was a valued member of our Editorial team, who until his untimely demise was working as a Reporter – Economy Desk stationed at the Headquarters at Mombasa Road," Standard Group PLC noted.
The journalist's colleagues expressed their anger and sorrow at the loss of their friend which they described as sudden and unexpected.
"Omusolo was found dead yesterday night in Kayole with a deep cut in his head," his colleague, Xavier Ouma explained.
Reports indicated that Omusolo was killed while enroute to his home. The Standard Group PLC management was yet to release an official statement over the his abrupt death.
The Journalist's death came at a time when Kenyan journalists expressed concerns over constant threats to their lives.
Kenya Editors' Guild in October 2022 raised alarm over the high number of journalists who had been threatened, beaten or killed in the line of duty.
The organisation, therefore, asked the state to protect journalists who also faced serious economic challenges.
In response, ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo who met Media Owners Association, promised to rally governmental agencies to support journalists and the local media houses.
Owalo asked media organisations to be pragmatic in their approach to revenue generation in order to improve the welfare of their staff.
