The Standard Group PLC, which saw off its top editor Ochieng Rapuro in January, has appointed Chaacha Mwita as Chief Executive Editor (CEE) to helm content production and strategic leadership – jumping from the board to the deep end of editorial management.
Mwita’s appointment has abolished the position of editor-in-chief at the Standard Group, at a time when the media house is undergoing a midlife crisis of sorts. Returning to the Standard for the umpteenth time, Chaacha Mwita brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, communication, and policy engagement.
Standard Group CEO Marion Mwangi said Mwita’s appointment reflects the company’s commitment to digital innovation, audience-focused content, and journalistic excellence. The company has been wallowing in losses and has lately been experiencing difficulties paying its staff and creditor.
“We believe Chaacha’s solid achievements as a distinguished journalist and media leader will add value to the organisation as it seeks to reinvigorate its journalism and uphold its tenets of boldness and independence,” she said.
he Standard Group PLC, which saw off its top editor Ochieng Rapuro in January, has appointed Chaacha Mwita as Chief Executive Editor (CEE) to helm content production and strategic leadership – jumping from the board to the deep end of editorial management.
Mwita’s appointment has abolished the position of editor-in-chief at the Standard Group, at a time when the media house is undergoing a midlife crisis of sorts. Returning to the Standard for the umpteenth time, Chaacha Mwita brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, communication, and policy engagement.
Standard Group CEO Marion Mwangi said Mwita’s appointment reflects the company’s commitment to digital innovation, audience-focused content, and journalistic excellence. The company has been wallowing in losses and has lately been experiencing difficulties paying its staff and creditor.
