Media Owners Association of Kenya gets new head
Radio Africa COO, Agnes Kalekye, has been elected to serve as the Chairman for the Media Owners Association of Kenya. She was appointed at the annual general meeting held on Friday, 28 April 2023.
The Media Owners Association (MOA) of Kenya has announced a change of guard in its leadership with the election of Radio Africa's Chief Operating Officer (COO), Agnes Kalekye, as its new chairperson.
Ms Kalekye, who was voted in at the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, April 28, takes over from Nation Media Group (NMG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stephen Gitagama, who has held the role for three consecutive terms.
“I would like to thank members for their support during my tenure and I wish the new team all the best,” said Mr Gitagama.
Ms Kalekye has taken on the role with a promise to protect members' interests and embrace new technologies at a time when the media industry is undergoing a period of transformation, with an increased focus on the digital space.
Journalism
“As chair, my priority will be to protect the interest of members, promote excellence in journalism to uphold the highest standard of ethics as well as embrace new technologies as we adapt to changing landscape in the industry to build a stronger resilient media industry in Kenya,” Ms Kalekye said.
Other officials elected to MOA's leadership positions are Mediamax Group CEO, Ken Ngaruiya (Vice Chairman), Kass TV CEO, Julius Lamaon (Honorary Secretary), Radio 44 MD, Arjun Ruzaik (Treasurer) and KBC MD, Samuel Maina (Organising Secretary).
MOA is the umbrella body that represents media houses in Kenya and speaks with one voice on various issues affecting the industry.
