What is the major newspaper of Kenya?
The Standard, previously called East African Standard, English-language daily newspaper published in Nairobi, Kenya.
How do I read the Daily Nation newspaper online?
Guide – How to access the Daily Nation E-Newspaper
- On this page, to the right, as you scroll down, under “Important Links” click on “e-paper (Nation Media)”.
- The e-paper portal will open and you can browse through their selection –
What was the first newspaper in Kenya?
African Standard
The Standard (Kenya)
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | The Standard Group |
| Founder(s) | A.M. Jeevanjee |
| Founded | 1902 (as African Standard) |
| Language | English |
Who owns Kdrtv?
Benard Kebwato Omweri
KDRTV Kenya News was founded by Benard Kebwato Omweri in 2010 and it is growing to become the largest independent Kenya News.
Who owns the Daily Nation?
Nation Media Group
Daily Nation
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Berliner |
| Owner(s) | Nation Media Group |
| Founder(s) | Charles Hayes |
| Founded | 1958 as Taifa |
Who is the owner of k24?
Mediamax Network Ltd
K24 TV
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mediamax Network Ltd |
| History | |
| Launched | 4 February 2008 |
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Who are the editors of the Standard newspaper?
The top editors at the Standard Group include Kipkoech Tanui (The Standard, Daily Editions) and John Bundotich (Weekend Editions) with Charles Otieno editing The Nairobian. The head of Radio Maisha is Tom Japanni, KTN Managing Editor is Ellen Wanjiru, while Standard Digital Managing Editor is Carole Kimutai.
When did the Standard newspaper change its name?
The paper changed its name to the Standard in 1977 but the name East African Standard was revived later. It was sold to Kenyan investors in 1995. In 2004 the name was changed back to The Standard. It is the main rival to Kenya’s largest newspaper, the Daily Nation.
Where is the African Standard newspaper in Kenya?
The Standard Group is headquartered on Mombasa Road, Nairobi, having moved from its previous premises at the I&M Bank Tower. The newspaper was established as the African Standard in 1902 as a weekly by Alibhai Mulla Jeevanjee, an immigrant businessman from British India.
When did the daily newspaper move to Nairobi?
It became a daily paper and moved its headquarters from Mombasa to Nairobi in 1910. At the time the newspaper declared strongly colonialist viewpoints. The British-based Lonrho Group bought the newspaper in 1963, only a few months before Kenya’s independence.