Nation Media Group


October-November 2011, Issue 18

Word from Mr Linus Gitahi, C.E.O

C.E.O NMG will remain ahead through thought leadership

Dear Shareholders,

Another year is at its ebb and I am happy to note that we have contributed significantly to growing our business influence in the region. The business environment has stiffened in recent months attributable to currency fluctuations, increasing fuel and energy costs and overall cost of goods. There is no doubt that the regional markets of the future will only be held by the swift and the fittest. It is imperative that NMG continues to chart new strategic direction necessitated by the changing operating environment.

TWELVE ENTREPRENEURS GRANTED OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THEIR IDEAS AS THE NEXT BIG THING COMPETITION COMES TO A CLOSE

Twelve entrepreneurs were granted the opportunity to present their ideas before a panel of potential investors and venture capitalists as the first leg of The Next Big Thing competition came to a close early in November this year.

PROVING TO BE TOUGH AS NAILS, KILICLIMB TEAM TAKES ON MT. KILIMANJARO TO RAISE KSH. 60. MILLION

In an effort to raise Ksh. 60 million towards creating sustainable food security in the country, 38 members of staff climbed the highest mountain in Africa which stands at 5896 metres or 19,340 ft.

IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING…COMMUNITY MONTH MAKES A COMEBACK

Holding on to its strong tradition of commitment to the community especially in the areas of Education, Health, Environment and Community Sponsorship, Nation Media Group has continued to play its role of being a responsible corporate citizen in the East African region.