Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of NMG

Churchill Otieno, who was a senior digital editor at NMG and is the current president of the Africa Editors Forum, said the change in ownership raised serious questions. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Concerns are being raised about press freedom in East Africa following the acquisition of Nation Media Group (NMG), a major media conglomerate, by politically connected billionaire Rostam Aziz.

Rostam Aziz, through his company Taarifa Ltd, has purchased a controlling 54% stake in NMG.
NMG, founded in 1959, is a significant media entity in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Critics worry that Aziz's close ties to regional politicians, including Kenya's President William Ruto, could influence editorial independence.

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