A number of journalists have been let go from the Standard Media Group as part of efforts to reduce costs. Among them is Mwanaisha Chidzuga, a well-known Swahili anchor who was reportedly one of the highest-paid journalists at KTN.
Sacked Journalists ¶
- Mwanaisha Chidzuga
- Pauline Kiraithe
- Geoffrey Mosoku
- Nyambega Gisesa
- Carol Rwenji
- Joel Odidi
- Joe Kiarie
- Kiundu Waweru
- Peter Orengo
- Gammz cartoonist
- Dann Okoth
Retirements ¶
- Julius Maina – ME, Special projects
- Peter Okong’o (deputy ME, daily – contract not renewed)
- Dorcas Muga (deputy ME, weekend)
- Juma Kwayera – writer, Saturday
- Oscar Obonyo – writer, Sunday
- Stephen Makabila - writer, Sunday
- Kwamboka Oyaro – features editor
- Joshua Kemboi- KTN sports editor
- George Mulala – Standard photo editor
- Peter Choge - sub-editor, Saturday Standard
- Grace Tunya
- Sarah kinya – TV producer
