The government has cancelled adverts to Standard Media Group for the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) media campaign. In a statement on March 14, the Ministry of ICT directed the State Department for Irrigation to engage The Star, Cape Media and Nation Media Group instead, alongside the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).
The ministry referenced an earlier approval that included Standard Media Group but stated that its inclusion had been revoked following administrative advice.
Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Edward Kisiang'ani issued the directive through a letter signed by Michael Okidi on his behalf. "Please proceed to engage The Star, Cape Media and Nation Media Group for the campaign, besides KBC," said Kisiang'ani.
The ministry instructed the State Department for Irrigation to share copies of signed space orders with the Government Advertising Agency (GAA) for compliance monitoring.
