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NMG ownership transfer from Aga Khan sparks debate on press freedom and regional journalism
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development is selling its 54.08 per cent stake in Nation Media Group to Rostam Azizi’s Taarifa Ltd, raising questions over editorial independence and regional media freedom. “We are honoured and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group. Nation Media Group CEO Geoffrey Odundo reassured stakeholders that operations will continue uninterrupted during the transition in ownership. Ruth Nesoba, a trustee at the Kenya Editors Guild, raised broader concerns about the potential impact of the ownership change on the East African media sector. It offers degree programmes in digital journalism, media leadership and strategic communications, as well as executive education and professional development courses.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 19:37 UTC
China’s Wang Yi urges global opposition to “Taiwan Independence” to safeguard stability
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reaffirmed that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and has cautioned that external interference in the matter poses a threat to regional stability. He argued that attempts to establish “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan” would fail, as these positions contradict historical facts and international consensus. Wang emphasized the international community’s crucial role in rejecting calls for Taiwan independence and supporting the one-China principle. “It has been proven time and again that the more the international community stands against ‘Taiwan independence’ and upholds the one-China principle, the more assured peace and stability will be across the Taiwan Strait,” he stated. He described the reunification of Taiwan as a historic process that cannot be halted and said international opposition to Taiwan independence is well-founded.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 18:55 UTC
Aga Khan to sell majority stake in Nation Media Group
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced plans to sell its entire shareholding in Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a 66-year association with one of East and Central Africa’s largest media houses. According to the statement, the media group now reaches more than 62 million digital users and employs over 1,000 professionals across the region. During that period, he initiated the establishment of the Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti newspapers, which were later acquired by Nation Media Group. “We are honoured and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group,” Azizi said. AKFED said the planned sale marks the close of its direct ownership role in Nation Media Group while maintaining its broader commitment to advancing journalism and media education in the region.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 18:55 UTC
Businessman Rostam Azizi acquires majority stake in Nation Media Group as Aga Khan exits after 66 years
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 10 – The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced it will exit its 66-year investment in Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a long-standing partnership with one of East Africa’s most influential media houses. The transaction gives Azizi majority ownership of Nation Media Group through the acquisition of 92,618,177 ordinary shares. Taifa Group Founder, Rostam Azizi, and Sultan Ali Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), sign transaction documents at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, on March 10, 2026. “We are honoured and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group. Despite exiting NMG ownership, AKFED said it will continue supporting journalism training through the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), which offers programmes in digital journalism, media leadership, innovation and strategic communications.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 18:50 UTC
State unveils JKIA upgrade funding plan
Audio By VocalizeThe Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) expansion plan will be funded through a debt-equity arrangement, as the government yesterday announced its intention to break ground in June this year. The 70-30 formula will see the government utilise the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to attract other investors such as pension funds. However, the Adani proposal that was withdrawn estimated the JKIA expansion at Sh206 billion. This is why the government intends to invest in the project—preferably 60 per cent of the 30 per cent—to encourage private sector participation. While the plan is to ensure JKIA offers services comparable to other international airports, the government is cautious not to make these amenities too expensive for passengers.
Source:Standard Digital
March 10, 2026 18:38 UTC
KRA rolls out body cameras for customs officers
Audio By VocalizeAviation PS Teresia Mbaika during the launch of the body-worn cameras at JKIA Terminal 1 in Nairobi on March 10, 2026. [David Gichuru,Standard]Kenya is among the first African countries to deploy body-worn cameras for customs officers, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and professionalism in operations at the country’s border entry points. KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the introduction of the cameras marks a significant step in modernising customs administration and strengthening oversight in border management. Officials said the devices will help document interactions between customs officers and travellers, strengthening evidence collection during inspections and seizures while also protecting officers working in high-risk environments. Customs officers have in the past intercepted firearms, ammunition, narcotics, communication equipment and expired medical products brought into the country without proper authorisation.
Source:Standard Digital
March 10, 2026 18:10 UTC
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Tanzanian billionaire buys NMG controlling shares: Everything we know
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced it will sell its controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a partnership that has shaped East Africa’s largest independent media house for more than six decades. Shares of Nation Media Group closed Tuesday’s trading session at Sh13.25 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, giving NPRT Holdings Africa Limited’s 92,618,177 shares an estimated market value of about Sh1.23 billion. Digital transformation pushAdvertisementAdvertisementAKFED said the transition comes as Nation Media Group accelerates its digital transformation, with the incoming shareholder expected to support new investments in technology and audience growth. According to the statement, Taarifa Ltd plans to help the media house expand its digital footprint and strengthen engagement with audiences while maintaining its tradition of public-interest journalism. Nation Media Group building on Kimathi Street, NairobiNation Media Group was also among the first African media companies to list on a securities exchange, with its shares trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange since 1973.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 17:54 UTC
Aga Khan Exits Nation Media Group After 66 Years as Tanzania’s Rostam Azizi Takes Control
NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 10 – The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced it is exiting its 66-year investment in Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a long-standing partnership with one of East Africa’s most influential media houses. The sale gives Taarifa Ltd majority ownership of NMG, comprising 92,618,177 ordinary shares, while NMG shares will continue trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and other cross-listed platforms. President William Ruto and Tanzania Tycoon Rostam Azizi at the Taifa Gas launch in Mombasa, 2023. “We are honored and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group. While AKFED exits ownership, it will continue to support journalism education through the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), which offers programs in digital journalism, media leadership, innovation, and strategic communications.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 17:51 UTC
Aga Khan Fund sells majority stake in Nation Media Group
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development emphasised that its commitment to journalism will continue through the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), which has trained thousands of journalists and media professionals in East Africa since its launch in 2015.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 17:47 UTC
Aga Khan Sells Nation Media Group to Tanzanian Tycoon Rostam Azizi
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced it is exiting its investment in Nation Media Group, ending a 66-year partnership with one of East Africa’s most influential media houses. NPRT holds a 54.08% stake in Nation Media Group, equivalent to 92,618,177 ordinary shares, giving Taarifa Ltd a controlling interest in the company. Nation Media Group was founded in 1959 when His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV purchased the Kiswahili weekly Taifa Leo to create an independent press during the colonial period. “We are honored and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group. Its initiatives include 52 environmental documentaries and over 100 public forums and masterclasses, building media capacity across East Africa.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 17:29 UTC
Watu 49 waaga dunia kutokana na mafuriko, makumi ya watu wakitoweka wasijulikane walipo
7:17 pm | NTV Video 900 views Duration: 3:19Watu 49 wameaga dunia kutokana na mafuriko ya Ijumaa huku makumi ya watu wakitoweka wasijulikane walipo. Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows. Website: ntvkenya.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 17:27 UTC
The highest paid UK talk show hosts of the 80s – where are they now?
Terry Wogan was one of Britain's favourite presenters, with the Irish personality being the face of major events like the Eurovision Song Contest and Children in Need. Terry first started hosting a talk show in the 1970s with ITV's Lunchtime with Wogan, but in 1982, he started hosting Wogan. Following its cancellation, Terry returned to radio and became one of the country's best-known voices. The star remained active on the radio for the rest of his life, with his final show airing on 8 November 2015. By the time he retired, Terry had been diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer, a secret he kept from the public.
Source:The Star
March 10, 2026 17:22 UTC
Aga Khan Fund ends 66-year stake in Nation Media as Tanzanian firm takes over
Audio By VocalizeTaifa Group Founder, Rostam Azizi, and Sultan Ali Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund sign transaction documents in Nairobi. The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced the sale of its controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), bringing to an end a 66-year relationship with the region’s largest independent media house. "NPRT Holdings Africa Limited holds a 54.08 percent stake in Nation Media Group PLC, equivalent to 92,618,177 ordinary shares," the statement read in part. AKFED said the transaction marks the conclusion of its long-standing association with the media group, which began in 1959 when the Aga Khan backed the creation of an independent press during the colonial period. Nation Media Group was also among the first media companies in Africa to list on a securities exchange, with its shares trading on the Nairobi Stock Exchange since 1973.
Source:Standard Digital
March 10, 2026 16:51 UTC
Tanzanian Billionaire Rostam Azizi Acquires Majority Stake in Nation Media Group
Nation Media Group (NMG) is set to undergo a historic ownership transition after Tanzanian businessman and former politician Rostam Azizi acquired the 54.08 percent stake of the media company. Effectively, Azizi becomes the majority shareholder of the media giant, taking over from a position previously held by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED). Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi Photo Business DailyWhile the financial particulars of the deal have not been disclosed, the transaction solidified Azizi's position as the majority shareholder of the company. Since then, Nation Media Group has grown into a powerful multi-platform media conglomerate which operates more than 30 brands across East Africa, including. “We are honoured and deeply committed to becoming the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group,” said Mr. Azizi.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 16:47 UTC
History as Aga Khan Sells Entire Nation Media Stake to Tanzanian
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) is selling its 54.08% controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa’s largest media conglomerate, to a company called Taarifa Ltd., owned by Rostam Azizi, a Tanzanian businessman. “AKFED is proud of its contribution to building one of Africa’s most respected media institutions,” said AKFED Director Sultan Allana. A decade ago, Aga Khan IV inaugurated a USD 20 million printing press, the largest media investment in the history of East and Central Africa at the time. Aga Khan says it will maintain the Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media & Communications. Rostam Azizi: The Media Mogul Taking Control of NMG’s FutureAccording to Forbes, Rostam Abdulrasul Azizi became the first Tanzanian dollar billionaire in 2013.
Source:Daily Nation
March 10, 2026 16:46 UTC