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Nation Media Group picks two directors to its board

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Nation Media Group CEO Joe Muganda speaks during a past investor briefing in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Nation Media Group (NMG) #ticker:NMG has appointed its former editorial director, Wangethi Mwangi, and Microsoft executive Louis Otieno as its new non-executive directors.

“The board of NMG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Wangethi Mwangi and Mr Louis Otieno as new non-executive directors of the company with immediate,” the company said in a notice to regulators.

“The chairman on behalf of the board welcomes Mr Mwangi and Mr Otieno to the board and look forward to their contributions in driving the company in the the digital era.” Mr Mwangi is a media professional with more than 30 years’ experience in journalism. He previously worked for NMG, rising to the position of editorial director.

He is currently a senior adviser to the African Media Initiative, among other roles. Mr Otieno is the director in the Middle East and African team responsible for corporate affairs with Microsoft 4 Africa.

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