By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with PERPETUA ETYANG
Published on 2024-01-19 13:42:47
President William Ruto has made a significant appointment by naming veteran Journalist Tom Mshindi as the new board chairperson of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. This announcement was made in a gazette notice dated January 19, indicating that Mshindi’s term will last for three years, beginning on January 19, 2024. Additionally, the President has revoked the appointment of Benjamin Maingi in this role.
The notice, which was issued by President Ruto, cited the powers conferred to him by the State Corporations Act and the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act. It read, “I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, appoint Tom Mshindi Nyamancha to be the Chairperson of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Board, for three years, with effect from January 19, 2024.”
Mshindi’s career spans nine years at NMG, where he held various roles, beginning as a journalist before eventually becoming the Managing Editor of the Daily Nation. He also served as the Managing Director of Monitor Publications, an NMG subsidiary based in Uganda, as well as the Managing Director of Nation Newspapers Division and Chief Operating Officer.
Currently, Mshindi serves as a consulting editor and writer for Tom Mshindi Consulting, showcasing his wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of journalism and media.
This appointment of Tom Mshindi as the new board chairperson of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation signifies a significant shift in the leadership of the organization. With his extensive background in journalism and media, Mshindi is well-equipped to lead the board and contribute to the success and growth of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. His appointment is set to bring a new era of leadership and innovation to the organization, benefitting both the KBC and the media industry as a whole.
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