Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced a number of changes in its editorial team as it moves to reshape how it produces and shares news. This major restructuring is part of a plan to keep up with how people now consume media, which is increasingly digital and fast-moving.
In a memo from Editor-in-Chief Joe Ageyo, NMG made it clear that their main focus moving forward will be on creating new types of content, using technology better, and making a bigger impact across different regions.
One of the most talked-about changes is the addition of activist Hanifa Farsafi as a columnist for the Daily Nation. Hanifa is known for being a strong critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Her first opinion piece, which came out on Tuesday morning, was boldly titled “We’re not going anywhere, and we won’t wait for your permission.” This shows that NMG is now willing to give space to voices that challenge the status quo.
Alongside Hanifa, another notable figure joining the media house is Nelson Amenya. He became known after exposing details about the Adani deal and will now also be contributing to the company from their offices on Kimathi Street.
Apart from bringing in fresh voices from outside, NMG has also promoted several people from within. These promotions are meant to help the company work better as a team and grow its online presence.
James Smart, who used to be a senior news anchor, will now be the Managing Editor for Broadcast and New Media. This role puts him in charge of everything related to video, radio, and online content. Washington Gikunju, who was previously in charge of planning and managing content hubs, has been given a new role called Managing Editor, Content Strategy.
In this new job, he will make sure all the different teams—print, digital, and others work well together. Editors from each area will now report directly to him.Also moving into Gikunju’s division is Harry Misiko, a long-serving editor who will now oversee content hubs and manage daily news operations.
On the regional front, Kennedy Kimanthi, who was the Nakuru Regional Editor, is now the News Editor based in Nairobi. His former position in Nakuru has been taken over by Brygettes Ngana, a familiar name in the newsroom.
Joe Ageyo praised the team for accepting the changes and encouraged everyone to support the new leaders. He stressed that NMG needs to stay ahead of the curve, especially in East Africa, where digital content is becoming more important than ever.
These changes are coming at a time when traditional media is struggling to stay relevant, and there is a strong push to go digital first.With operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, NMG hopes to tighten its grip in the region by focusing on better digital content.
The decisions made show a clear intention to move away from old routines and embrace bold, new ideas. By bringing in strong voices like Hanifa and giving more responsibilities to experienced editors, NMG seems determined to lead the way in modern journalism.
The changes not only aim to improve the content but also reflect a company that is ready to face the future with confidence.
