Nation Media Group


March 2012, Issue 21

Word from Mr Linus Gitahi, C.E.O

C.E.O It’s time to celebrate!

Dear Shareholders,

Your copy of the Daily Nation today is the largest paper we have ever produced. With 148 pages, the paper today speaks of the potential our publications have and the strides we have taken to build a printing infrastructure that is unmatched in the region. Congratulations to the advertising, editorial and production teams that pulled this effort through.

NATION SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMME WELCOMES NEW BENEFICIARIES

Thirty three scholars hailing from various National Schools around the country are now proud recipients of a scholarship and mentorship opportunity thanks to Nation Media Group through its Nation ‘Get on the Bus’ Excellence and Mentorship Programme. The proud beneficiaries were officially welcomed to the scholarships programme during the Scholarship Award Ceremony at the Nation Lounge on March 9.

NATION LAUNCHES YOUTH RADIO STATION IN KIGALI

Subsequent to Nation Media Group’s entry into the Rwandan market two years ago where it cross listed its shares across the Rwanda Over The Counter Market (ROTC), the media company launched 98.7 Kfm targeting middle to low income youth aged 18-24 in Kigali on February 6.

IN DIRE NEED OF BLOOD… MOMBASA BUREAU HOLDS BLOOD DONATION EXERCISE

Did you know that the Coast region alone has a demand for 25,000 blood units this year up from 11,000 last year? Additionally, did you know that three out of every 10 women die during delivery resulting from excessive bleeding or lack of adequate blood?