Cape Media Limited, the parent company of TV47 and Radio47, has announced the appointment of Mwenda Njoka as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 10, 2024.
The company made the announcement in a notice where Njoka was recognized as a seasoned journalist and media executive.
“Mr. Njoka brings a wealth of experience, having distinguished himself in the Kenyan media landscape for over 30 years,” read the statement in part.
He takes over from Ken Otwenyo who previously held the role from November 2022.
Njoka’s impressive career includes stints as CEO of the Government Press and Government Printer, as well as senior management positions at various media outlets across the country.
Mwenda Njoka’s Achievements Within the Media Space
He has served as Managing Editor and Associate Editor at the Standard Media Group, earning recognition as both Kenya Journalist of the Year and Investigative Journalist of the Year.
At the Nation Media Group, his investigative work earned him the prestigious CNN Africa Journalist of the Year Award (Business Category).
Njoka has also played a significant role in creating groundbreaking and award-winning content at Royal Media Services (Citizen TV), receiving the Kalasha Award for the Best TV Documentary Script.
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Additionally, he has held a senior position at Pay TV service provider, Zuku TV.
Beyond his media career, Njoka is an Honorary Warden appointed under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act for the Eastern Conservation Area.
Also, Mwenda was awarded Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear for his distinguished service rendered to the nation.
He holds various professional and academic qualifications, both locally and internationally, and is currently pursuing an MBA in Media Leadership.
Board Of Directors Welcome Mwenda Njoka to His New Role
The Board of Directors, led by Chairman Prof. Simon N. Gicharu, welcomed Njoka to Cape Media and congratulated him on his appointment.
They noted that his proven leadership and deep understanding of the media landscape make him ideally suited to steer the company towards achieving its goals.
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“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Njoka to Cape Media and congratulate him on his appointment as CEO.”
“The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Cape Media, which has been experiencing rapid growth as TV47 and Radio47 become the fastest growing media brands in Kenya.”
Additionally, the board also expressed their confidence that Njoka’s leadership will propel the company to new heights.
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