Editor's Review

The looming sack comes six months after the giant media house sent home big names in December 2022.

The Nation Media Group has rolled up its sleeves yet again ahead of round two of restructuring that is set to see a number of staff laid off.

Nairobi Leo has learnt that the group's editorial director Joe Ageyo met with staff on Tuesday morning during which he made the communication.

Sources at Twin Towers confided to this writer that staff have been required to consult with line supervisors to establish if they are still needed by the company. 

A source further divulged that the staff would likely start receiving their letters on Thursday. 

NMG Editorial Director. PHOTO | COURTESY
The restructuring comes six months after the company sacrificed big names in its restructuring plan.

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The sack saw big names such as Former NTV news anchor Mark Maasai shown the door. 

Another journalist who was sent home is investigative journalist and editor Dennis Okari. 

Legendary former editor at Daily Nation who also worked as President of Kenya's Editors Guild Churchill Otieno was also sent home. 

The media industry is facing a huge challenge on revenue with most of the products witnessing a significant drop. 

The government's move to withdraw advertisements is likely to deal a blow to the media industry. 

The media industry was equally one of the hardest hit in the recent Finance Bill read by President William Ruto. 

The move by government to demand 15 percent tax on all betting adverts has contributed significantly to the shrinking revenues.