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September 19, 2026
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Nation Media Explains All-Male Editorial Appointments Amid Criticism

Nation Media Explains All-Male Editorial Appointments Amid Criticism

The clarification came a day after the company announced a series of editorial leadership changes in its newsrooms in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with the appointments mainly involving men...

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Nation Media Group (NMG) has responded to public concerns regarding the underrepresentation of women in its recent editorial appointments across East Africa.

  • NMG plans to increase female representation in senior editorial roles, acknowledging a gap in leadership positions.
  • Geoffrey Odundo, Group Chief Executive Officer of NMG, issued a statement on Friday, September 18.
  • While women constitute 36% of NMG's overall workforce and 33% of its newsroom staff, the recent leadership changes primarily featured men, prompting the company's clarification.

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