President William Ruto has appointed former Nation Media Group (NMG) Editor-in-Chief and Executive Director, Tom Mshindi as the chairperson of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Board.
According to the Gazette Notice published on Friday, January 19, Mshindi will serve for three years with effect from January 19, 2024.
President Ruto further revoked the appointment of Benjamin Maingi.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 (3) of the State Corporations Act and section 4 (1) (a) of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act, 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 (3) years, with effect from January 19, 2024,” Ruto stated.
Mshindi’s journey in the media industry began in 2009 when he assumed the position of Managing Director at Nation.
The role entailed providing strategic leadership in the newspaper division.
He also served in other notable positions amassing a wealth of experience in the media space.
His appointment is touted to revitalize KBC.
