Nation Media Group announces editorial leadership changes across East Africa

Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced changes to its editorial leadership across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The restructuring comes following a takeover by an investor connected to President William Ruto. These changes were announced in a communication signed by NMG's Group Managing Director and CEO, Geoffrey Odundo.

In Uganda, Joe Ageyo has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of NMG Uganda, while Washington Gikunju will serve as the Acting Managing Editor. Tanzania saw James Smart appointed as the Acting Managing Editor, Broadcast and New Media, at Mwananchi Communications Limited. The changes reportedly demote the team that has been managing the flagship in Kenya.

The new appointments in Kenya include Harry Misiko 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 Odundo congratulated the appointed editors, urging staff to support them during their transition into their new roles.

Odundo mentioned that more changes are expected in the coming days as the new investor takes charge. The industry is currently facing challenges, including competition from social media.