Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced a major realignment of its editorial leadership across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, naming new newsroom heads in changes that take effect immediately.

The media house said the appointments follow a review of its editorial structure and evolving business needs across the region.

In Kenya, Harry Misiko has been appointed acting Editor-In-Chief, while Dann Mwangi takes over as acting managing editor for Broadcast and New Media.

Ben Kitili takes over as acting lead editor for Broadcasting, while Michael Owuor will serve as acting lead editor for the Daily Nation.

John Kiplagat has been named acting managing editor for Publishing, with Justus Wanga appointed acting lead editor for the Weekend Edition.

Michael Omondi has been appointed acting lead editor for Business Daily, while Alex Ndegwa will continue as editor of the Content Hub.

In Uganda, Dr Joe Ageyo, who has been serving as Editor-In-Chief in Kenya has been posted to NMG Uganda in a similar capacity, with Washington Gikunju named acting managing editor at NMG Uganda.

The changes also extend to Tanzania, where James Smart has been appointed acting managing editor for Broadcast and New Media at Mwananchi Communications Limited.

NMG Group Managing Director and CEO Geoffrey Odundo said the changes followed an internal assessment of the Group’s editorial operations and regional business requirements.

“Following a review of the Group’s editorial structure and evolving business requirements across the region, we wish to inform you of the following changes, effective immediately,” Odundo said in an internal communication.

He called on staff to support the editors as they transition into their new responsibilities.

“We congratulate all our colleagues and ask everyone to accord them the necessary support as they transition into their respective roles,” he said.

The appointments mark a significant restructuring of NMG’s senior editorial leadership across its East African operations, covering key publishing, broadcast, digital and business news functions at a crucial time as the country gears towards the 2027 General Election.

Nation Media Group operates major media brands across the region, including the Daily Nation and Business Daily in Kenya, as well as media operations in Uganda and Tanzania.

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