Nation Media Group

Nation Media Group (NMG) is the largest independent media organization in East and Central Africa. Established in 1960 by His Highness the Aga Khan, NMG was originally founded to serve as a voice for the African majority during the post-colonial transition. It has since grown into a multimedia powerhouse with operations across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Key Facts:

• Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya

• Presence: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda

• Email (Uganda): online@ug.nationmedia.com

• Website: www.nationmedia.com

Media Platforms:

NMG operates across various platforms, including:

• Print Media:

  • Daily Nation – Kenya’s most widely read newspaper

  • The EastAfrican – Regional weekly

  • Business Daily, Taifa Leo, among others

• Broadcast Media:

  • NTV (Kenya and Uganda)

  • KFM, Nation FM

  • Spark TV (Uganda)

• Digital Media:

  • Nation.Africa – News portal with coverage of Kenyan and international news

  • Various brand websites and mobile applications

Core Mission:

NMG is committed to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences while upholding values of editorial independence, integrity, and public service.

Ownership and Public Listing:

• Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)

• Known for being transparent in editorial governance and corporate responsibility

Phone: 041 7744100,
Email: online@ug.nationmedia.com

Physical Address:

P.0 BOX 12141, Kampala,
Namuongo 8th Street, Kampala.