The Kenyan media landscape is decorated with both local and multinational newsrooms. While some presses are relatively new, others including NMG spring back to the colonial era. We are about to explore the founding tycoon and shareholder who owns Nation Media Group.
NMG is among the leading media organizations in East Africa, thanks to its highly experienced scribblers and broadcasters. As a result, its impact on the region’s media landscape cannot be underestimated.
Who owns Nation Media Group?
His Highness the Aga Khan founded Nation Media Group on March 20, 1960, as a voice of the people amid the struggle for independence in Kenya.
NMG went ahead to play a critical role in the time of political turmoil, struggle for independence, and rise of Pan-Africanism.
Dr. Wilfred Kiboro serves as the chairman of the board of directions and Richard Tobiko, is the interim group CEO.
List of brands owned by NMG
NMG runs multiple brands under print, broadcast, and digital categories.
1. NMG Print
Ennyanda
Daily nation
Umesheheni
Taifa leo
Daily monitor
The east african
Business daily
2. NMG broadcast
Spark
NTV
Dembe
K FM
3. NMG Digital
TAG Brand Studio
Nairobi News
Kenya Buzz
List of NMG partners
KPMG
United Nation
Wildlife Direct
Egerton University
The Luxury Network
University Of Nairobi
Invest In Africa Kenya
Kenya Wildlife Service
Inchcape Kenya Limited
International Press Institute
Alfred Friendly Press Partners
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Kenya Association Of Manufacturers
World Association Of Newspapers And News Publishers
Nation Media Group has its headquarters in Nairobi City, Kimathi Street.
On the other hand, the Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited NTV Uganda is located at Kampala Serena Conference Center.
The ownership of Nation Media Group continues to thrive in the hands of various executives courtesy of the good foundation set by His Highness the Aga Khan.
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