Group CEO Geoffrey Odundo disclosed that Joe Ageyo will serve as Editor‑in‑Chief of NMG Uganda, while Washington Gikunju moves to Acting Managing Editor of the same market.

In Kenya, Harry Misiko has been named Acting Editor‑in‑Chief, with Dann Mwangi and John Kiplagat taking Acting Managing Editor roles for Broadcast & New Media and Publishing respectively.

Ben Kitili will act as Lead Editor for Broadcasting, Michael Owuor as Lead Editor for the Daily Nation, and Michael Omondi as Lead Editor for Business Daily, while Alex Ndegwa assumes the Content Hub editorship.

James Smart has been appointed Acting Managing Editor for Broadcast and New Media at Tanzania’s Mwananchi Communications Limited.

Background to the Uganda shutdown and reopening

NMG’s Ugandan outlets were forced to close after security personnel occupied its premises on 28 June, halting the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM and Dembe FM.

The shutdown lasted 39 days, ending in July after negotiations between NMG management and Ugandan officials, in which Ageyo participated.

Objectives of the reshuffle

The changes follow an August restructuring that added six new directors and are intended to streamline operations, strengthen newsrooms and boost digital audience engagement across the region.