Nation Media Group announces editorial leadership changes across East Africa

Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced significant editorial leadership changes across its operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, effective immediately. These changes come in the wake of a new investment in the company, linked to President William Ruto, and following a review of the editorial structure to meet evolving business needs.

In Uganda, Joe Ageyo has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief, while Washington Gikunju will take on the role of Acting Managing Editor. In Tanzania, James Smart has been appointed as Acting Managing Editor, Broadcast and New Media at Mwananchi Communications Limited. The changes have been viewed as a potential demotion for the team that has been leading the flagship publication in Kenya.

In Kenya, Harry Misiko has been appointed as Acting Editor-in-Chief, Dann Mwangi as Acting Managing Editor, Broadcast and New Media, John Kiplagat as Acting Managing Editor, Publishing, Justus Wanga as Acting Lead Editor, Weekend Edition, Michael Owuor as Acting Lead Editor, Daily Nation, Ben Kitili as Acting Lead Editor, Broadcasting, Michael Omondi as Acting Lead Editor, Business Daily, Alex Ndegwa as Editor, Content Hub, and several other individuals have been appointed to Acting roles across various departments.

NMG's Group Managing Director and CEO, Geoffrey Odundo, congratulated the newly appointed editors and urged staff to support them as they transition into their new roles. Odundo also hinted at further changes to come as the new investor takes full control.

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