The battle for leadership of the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) is heating up, as incumbent President Zubeidah Kananu prepares to defend her seat against prominent broadcaster Yvonne Okwara in what promises to be a closely watched contest.
In an official statement, KEG’s Returning Officer, Advocate Sophie Kaibiria, confirmed that nominations for the upcoming 2025 elections have been thoroughly reviewed and validated in accordance with the KEG Constitution and Elections Policy Guidelines dated March 3, 2025.
The elections are scheduled for April 12, 2025, and will see Guild members elect representatives to key leadership positions, including President, Vice President, Council Members, and Trustees.
Kananu is eyeing a second term at the helm of the Guild, while Okwara, a respected Citizen TV journalist, brings her own formidable credentials to the race—setting the stage for a compelling contest between two well-known figures in Kenyan media.
Some positions have already been settled. Francis Openda has been declared Vice President-elect unopposed. Linda Bach (Print Media), Kenfrey Kiberenge (Online Media), and Millicent Awuor (Television) also secured seats on the Council after emerging as the only validly nominated candidates in their respective categories.
In the Radio category, the contest is between Toepista Nabusoba and Agnes Mwangangi, while Nathan Nayere Masambu and Dr. Julius Ombui Bosire will go head-to-head in the Academia category.
Meanwhile, Martin Masai, Ruth Nesoba, and Mbugua Ng’ang’a have been confirmed as Trustees, having been nominated without opposition.
Under the Elections Guidelines, all uncontested candidates have been officially declared elected—bringing the Guild a step closer to establishing its next leadership team.
With the campaign period now officially underway and set to end at midnight on April 11, candidates have been urged to adhere strictly to the KEG Elections Code of Ethics.
As election day approaches, Guild members are being encouraged to stay actively involved, uphold journalistic integrity, and promote the core values of accountability and editorial independence that KEG represents.
