The Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) has formally announced the list of validly nominated candidates for its upcoming elections, with veteran journalists Zubeidah Kananu and Yvonne Okwara set to contest the hotly anticipated presidential seat. The elections, scheduled for 12th April 2025, will determine new leadership across several key positions, including President, Vice President, Council Members, and Trustees.
In an official notice released by the KEG Returning Officer, Advocate Sophie Kaibiria, the nominations have been scrutinised and approved in accordance with the Guild’s Constitution and the KEG Elections Policy Guidelines dated 3rd March 2025.
Zubeidah Kananu, the incumbent is seeking re-election. She faces Yvonne Okwara, a seasoned broadcast journalist and Citizen TV anchor, in what is expected to be a high-stakes contest between two influential voices in Kenyan media.
Francis Openda was the sole nominee for the position of Vice President and is therefore declared elected unopposed. Similarly, Linda Bach (Print Media), Kenfrey Kiberenge (Online Media), and Millicent Awuor (Television) have all secured their seats as members of the Council after being the only validly nominated candidates in their respective categories.
The Radio category will see a contest between Toepista Nabusoba and Agnes Mwangangi, while the Academia category features Nathan Nayere Masambu and Dr Julius Ombui Bosire.
For the position of Trustees, three candidates—Martin Masai, Ruth Nesoba, and Mbugua Ng’ang’a—were validly nominated and have been declared elected.
In line with section 4.3 of the KEG Election Guidelines, the Returning Officer has confirmed that all unopposed candidates (numbers 1 to 5) have been duly elected as members of the Council.
The publication of the notice also marks the official commencement of the campaign period, which will run until midnight on 11th April 2025. Candidates have been reminded to adhere strictly to the Elections Code of Ethics during this period.
As the Guild prepares for one of its most closely watched elections in recent memory, members are encouraged to participate actively and uphold the values of integrity, professionalism, and respect that define Kenya’s editorial community.
