Zubeidah Kananu

Also known as: KEG President Zubeidah Kananu · Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu

Kenya Editors Guild President who stated that "a free press is indispensable to democracy" when condemning Uganda's media outlet shutdown.

2026-05-052026-10-18

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October 2026
9 OctThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterKEG President Zubeidah Kananu said the media must make public finance issues understandable to ordinary Kenyans and scrutinise whether the country is getting value for borrowed funds.She said journalists need reliable and accessible information to estab …
Omtatah urges debt justice as Auditor-General steps up scrutiny
September 2026
19 SeptThe Standard
… Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President Zubeidah Kananu said the event will bring together editors, media leaders, journalists, partners and friends of journalism to reflect, reconnect and, importantly, ask themselves some difficult questions about the industry they serve.“Over the y …
KEG announces annual editors' convention to be held in November
2 SeptCitizen Digital
… KEG President Zubeidah Kananu said attacks on journalists pose a serious threat to media freedom and the public's right to access information. …
Media owners call for swift probe into abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
2 SeptCitizen Digital
… In a statement, President Zubeidah Kananu said the government must demonstrate its commitment to media freedom through concrete action and not mere statements. …
Editors Guild demands accountability over reported abduction of Standard editor
2 SeptThe Standard
… KEG President Zubeidah Kananu demanded a swift and independent investigation into the abduction, including its links to a June 27 attempt to seize Kiprotich in Nakuru. …
KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
2 SeptThe Standard
… According to Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu, violating these principles of freedom as enshrined in the Constitution is "not just an assault on a newsroom; it is an illegal strike against the democratic foundation of the republic."She warned that these attacks are a …
Standard Group's Alex Kiprotich abduction condemned
July 2026
16 JulThe Standard
… Guild president Zubeidah Kananu said journalists were targeted simply for documenting events at a polling station, describing the attack as a direct assault on democracy. …
Media bodies condemn attacks on journalists during Ol Kalou by-election
June 2026
30 JunThe Standard
… It must be protected, not persecuted," said Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu. …
US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdown
29 JunCitizen Digital
Kenya Editors' Guild calls for swift action after NMG Uganda shutdown By Moses Kinyanjui June 29, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Editors' Guild President Zubeidah Kananu speaks during a pa …
Kenya Editors' Guild calls for swift action after NMG Uganda shutdown
29 JunThe Standard
… In a statement, KEG President Zubeidah Kananu said media freedom is not a privilege but a fundamental right that enables citizens to access independent and accountable information.This comes a day after the Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closu …
Editors Guild condemns shutdown of Uganda's media outlets

Politics

Omtatah calls for transparency and accountability in public borrowing

The News

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is urging Parliament, the media, and Kenyans to demand greater accountability over public borrowing, calling for "debt justice" that ensures every shilling borrowed is traceable from approval through to how it is spent and who is held responsible for mismanagement. Kenya's public debt stood at Sh13.12 trillion (68.5 per cent of GDP) as of June 2026, with domestic debt at Sh7.78 trillion as of September 25, 2026.

9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

Omtatah calls for transparency and accountability in public borrowing
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is urging Parliament, the media, and Kenyans to demand greater accountability over public borrowing, calling for "debt justice" that ensures every shilling borrowed is traceable from approval through to how it is spent and who is held responsible for mismanagement. Kenya's public debt stood at Sh13.12 trillion (68.5 per cent of GDP) as of June 2026, with domestic debt at Sh7.78 trillion as of September 25, 2026.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

Kenya Editors Guild announces ninth annual convention in November
The Kenya Editors Guild will hold its 9th Annual Editors' Convention in Mombasa in late November, themed "Navigating the Storm: Media Resilience on the Road to 2027." The event will bring together editors, media leaders, journalists and partners to reflect on industry challenges, with the first day dedicated to a masterclass for reporters.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

Media owners demand probe into Standard Group editor's abduction
The Media Owners Association of Kenya has called for a swift, independent and transparent investigation into the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was found safe. The association stressed that journalists should not be abducted, threatened or interfered with while carrying out their duties, and called for institutional guarantees to strengthen journalist safety in Kenya.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Editors Guild demands action on Standard editor abduction
The Kenya Editors Guild has called on state agencies to swiftly identify and prosecute those behind the reported abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, describing the incident as a serious threat to media freedom and the public's right to information.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road and found safe nine hours later near Masinga Dam in Machakos County. The Kenya Editors Guild condemned the abduction as an assault on media freedom and called for a swift independent investigation with accountability.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →
Journalists condemn Standard Group editor's abduction as press freedom threat
Journalists across Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, with media sector stakeholders warning the incident represents a dangerous attack on press freedom and describing it as a signal meant to instil fear in the Kenyan media. According to Reporters Without Borders, Kenya's World Press Freedom Index has fallen from 69th globally in 2022 to 106 out of 180 countries.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

Media bodies condemn journalist attacks at Ol Kalou by-election
The Media Council of Kenya, Kenya Editors Guild, and Kenya Union of Journalists have condemned assaults on journalists and confiscation of media equipment during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, calling these incidents a grave attack on press freedom and calling for police action against those responsible.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

US Senator calls for Uganda security ties review after media closure
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 →

Monday 29 June

Kenya Editors' Guild condemns military shutdown of NMG Uganda
The Kenya Editors' Guild has condemned Uganda's military shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets (NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor) ordered by Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba, calling it an unacceptable threat to media freedom and press independence that violates the right to access independent information.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Editors Guild condemns Uganda media outlet shutdown
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 →

Saturday 20 June

Standard Group journalists win inaugural HIV reporting awards
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 →

Tuesday 5 May

Justice Lenaola calls for closer Judiciary-media collaboration
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 →
Veteran editor Andy Kagwa retires after 31 years
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 →