Also known as: KEG · the Guild
Kenya Editors Guild — defends press freedom and condemns media shutdowns and journalist exclusions across Kenya and East Africa.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeVeteran journalist Muliro Telewa is dead. [File,Standard] The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has mourned veteran journalist and former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) presenter Muliro Telewa, describing him as a committed and ethical journalist who leaves a las …
'An enduring mark on African media,' editors say of veteran scribe TelewaThe Standard
… The East African Press Councils (EAPC) and the Kenya Editors Guild condemned the move, warning that attacks on media freedom pose a threat to democracy and independent journalism."A free press is indispensable to democracy. …
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdownThe Standard
… Gachagua urged media houses and journalists to remain united and resist intimidation, while calling on the Kenya Editors Guild and international organisations that protect journalists to defend press freedom in Kenya and Uganda. …
Gachagua condemns attacks on journalists, NTV Uganda shutdownThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni’s shutdown of Uganda's Nation Media Group outlets. …
Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda's media outletsThe Standard
… ational Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) C.E.O Douglas Bosire congratulated all the 99 journalists who submitted their stories insisting that journalists play a big role in highlighting both the strides made and challenges facing people living with HIV.Kenya Editors Guild …
Standard Group journalists shine at inaugural HIV reporting awardsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the barring of journalists from Standard Media Group and Mediamax from covering a public event, terming the move a dangerous attack on press freedom and independent journalism. …
Editors Guild condemns Standard Group journalists' exclusion from Ruto's Naivasha eventCapital News
… t must be made going forward as the media, Judiciary and other industries and ordinary citizens. “Like the Judiciary, you in the Media are an important voice in shaping a future that is laden with peace for the benefit of the people of Kenya.” The President of Kenya Editors Guild …
Justice Lenaola urges stronger Judiciary–Media collaborationThe Standard
… Having worked with him for 22 years at Standard Group, Wallington Nyongesa, Operations Editor, described Andy as “the soberest, most reliable and reasonable person.” Zubeidah Kananu, president of the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), described Andy as a distinguished professional and a …
End of an era as veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires from Standard GroupThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe writer is the CEO of the Kenya Editors Guild Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. …
Press Freedom Day: It is not yet Uhuru for Kenya's mediaThe Standard
… Echoing her sentiments, Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeida Kananu called for structural reforms, including stronger policies and fair pay systems, to improve retention and advancement. …
Report exposes the silent crisis facing women journalists in KenyaMuliro Telewa, a veteran journalist and former BBC presenter, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru. The Kenya Editors Guild remembered him for his distinctive presentation style, editorial depth, and commitment to ethical journalism, noting he left an enduring mark on the African media landscape.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Muliro Telewa, a veteran journalist and former BBC presenter, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nakuru. The Kenya Editors Guild remembered him for his distinctive presentation style, editorial depth, and commitment to ethical journalism, noting he left an enduring mark on the African media landscape.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
US Senator Jim Risch called for a review of the US-Uganda security relationship following General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, saying attacks on free speech raised concerns over Muhoozi's suitability to lead Uganda's military. Kenya Editors Guild and East African Press Councils condemned the move, with Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu stating that "a free press is indispensable to democracy" and must be protected.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as a growing crackdown on the media in Kenya and across East Africa by leaders, citing incidents including the attempted abduction of a Standard Group Associate Editor and the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor by Uganda's Military Chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Editors Guild has condemned Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni's shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets, calling it a threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. The closure followed an order by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces to shut two leading media outlets, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, allegedly linked to critical coverage of the country's leadership.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group journalists won top honours at the inaugural Voices of Impact: HIV & STIs Reporting Media Awards 2026, with Mercy Kahenda winning the Print Journalism category and Rosa Agutu winning the TV Feature/Documentary category. Agutu attributed her success to rigorous field reporting and credible sourcing, and noted that producing stories on HIV-related issues required patience and sensitivity to overcome survivors' reluctance to share experiences due to stigma.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned the barring of journalists from Standard Media Group and Mediamax from covering a public event in Naivasha, calling it a dangerous attack on press freedom. The Guild criticized derogatory remarks about the ownership of The Standard and warned that exclusion, intimidation, and vilification of critical journalism undermine constitutional guarantees of media independence.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola has urged stronger collaboration between the Judiciary and media to strengthen public trust and promote accurate information, emphasizing that both institutions share responsibility in countering misinformation and that the Judiciary will provide media summaries to enhance accurate reporting of court decisions.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →
Andy Kagwa, who served at Standard Media Group for 31 years in roles ranging from reporter to newsroom leadership, has retired. Colleagues described him as a compassionate and empathetic leader known for listening and helping staff with personal and professional challenges.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenya's 2010 Constitution promised press freedom, the reality has been more complex, with overt violence against journalists declining but non-legislative pressures—particularly government control of advertising revenue—becoming subtle but widespread threats to editorial independence.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
A report by the Association of Media Women in Kenya reveals that nearly 38.7 per cent of women journalists identify sexual harassment as a major concern, with slow institutional response and workplace culture discouraging reporting. The media sector struggles to retain women, with only 13.2 per cent remaining beyond 15 years of experience.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →