Nation Media Group (NMG) Managing Director (Audiences and Engagement) Oliver Mathenge has announced his exit from the media house.
Mathenge made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, December 26, while reflecting his 9-year journey at NMG, which he achieved in two stints.
The former NTV Multimedia Editor first joined the Kimathi-street based media house in 2007 where he worked for five years as a news journalist before his exit.
He would then rejoin the company in December 2021 for his second stint which saw him rise to the position of managing editor, a post he has been holding since April 2023.
While announcing his exit, Mathenge reflected on his journey since rejoining NMG, highlighting it as collaborative and transformative.
“Not sure who but I know someone once said that; “We are but temporary custodians of the roles we hold; what matters is the impact we leave behind and the relationships we build.” This “quote” rings true as I walk out of Nation Media Group where I have spent half of my career, including the last three years. These past three years have been an incredible journey of learning, collaboration, and transformation, and I am deeply grateful for the experiences and relationships I have built within this organization,” he said.
Oliver Mathenge reflects his journey at NMG
As Multimedia Editor at NTV, the journalist said that he had the privilege of leading key initiatives that contributed to NMG’s digital evolution in broadcasting.
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Mathenge added that he is particularly proud of the team’s work in developing the NTV Kenya website, which has grown into a valuable platform for the station’s diverse content.
In his role as Managing Editor, Mathenge notes that he focused on enhancing audience engagement and driving digital growth.
The former NTV multimedia editor chaired a taskforce that developed the NMG Artificial Intelligence Framework and represented the group on the Media Council of Kenya‘s (MCK) working group on AI guidelines.
“As I move forward, I carry with me the valuable lessons and experiences gained during my time at NMG. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and eager to continue contributing to the evolving media landscape,” he added.
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Stint at Radio Africa
Besides NMG, Mathenge has worked at Radio Africa Group which he joined in 2012.
At Radio Africa, he worked as a Parliamentary Reports Editor before his promotion in May 2017 to the rank of the group’s Digital Editor.
He held the role until November 2021 when he rejoined NMG.
Oliver Mathenge holds a Bachelor of Arts, Communications (Electronic and Print Media option) degree from Daystar University and a Diploma in Management Information Systems from Strathmore University.
He has, however, not announced his next move or media house.
“As I move forward, I carry with me the valuable lessons and experiences gained during my time at NMG. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and eager to continue contributing to the evolving media landscape,” Mathenge noted.
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