The Standard Group PLC has appointed Chaacha Mwita as Chief Executive Editor (CEE), placing him at the helm of content production and strategic leadership.
Mwita brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, communication, and policy engagement, both locally and globally.
A seasoned journalist, he has played a key role in strengthening editorial capacity in newsrooms across Africa.
Welcoming his appointment on Thursday, April 3, Standard Group Chief Executive Officer Marion Mwangi said his appointment reflects the company's commitment to digital innovation, audience-focused content, and journalistic excellence. "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," said Gathoga.