Who Owns Nation Media Group? NMG Founder His Highness the Aga Khan

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.

Rival brands include Royal Media Services, the Standard Media Group, and the Genesis Media Owned Tuko News.

NMG contacts

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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