The Standard Group PLC has appointed three new Independent Non-Executive Directors in board changes that the company says will strengthen its governance, financial oversight and strategic leadership.
The appointments of Anthony Ambaka Kegode, Tom Odongo and Elishah Njeru will take effect on October 15,2026, according to a notice the company issued under the Capital Markets (Public Offers, Listings and Disclosures) Regulations,2023.
The three appointees bring decades of experience spanning corporate leadership, finance, governance, investment management, risk oversight and strategic planning, adding significant expertise to the board of one of Kenya’s leading media houses.
Company Secretary Catherine Kawira announced the appointments in a notice dated October 13, 2026.
Seasoned Business Leaders Join Standard Group Board
Anthony Ambaka Kegode joins the board with more than 30 years of experience in business leadership, corporate finance, regulatory compliance and strategic management in Kenya and the United States.
He is the founder of East African Safari Air and currently serves as a director in private companies with interests in agribusiness, real estate and investment management.
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According to the company, Kegode holds qualifications in international law, finance, sociology and computer science from institutions including Harvard University and the University of New Hampshire.
Standard Group said his extensive experience in financial stewardship, governance, risk management and business continuity is expected to provide valuable expertise to the board.
Tom Odongo brings more than 20 years of senior leadership and management experience across different sectors.
The company described him as an enterprise transformational leader with deep expertise in investment strategy, organisational change, institutional leadership and cross-border capital deployment.
Odongo holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has also served on various boards across different industries.
Standard Group said his disciplined approach to governance, performance optimisation and sustainable enterprise growth will strengthen the board’s oversight role.
Strengthening Governance and Financial Expertise
Elishah Njeru joins the board with more than two decades of experience in financial management, business leadership, risk oversight, commercial operations and public service across East, West and Central Africa.
He has held senior financial leadership positions in multinational organisations and most recently served in a public sector adjudicative role, where he contributed financial expertise to the determination of tax appeals.
Njeru has also chaired a Finance and Planning Committee responsible for budgeting, work planning and expenditure oversight.
A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Njeru holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the United States International University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development at Tangaza College of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
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The media company said his experience in financial stewardship, governance, risk oversight and strategic planning is expected to add significant value to the board.
Board Changes Follow Departure of Veteran Directors
The immediate vacancies were created by the resignations of Edward Mwasi and Dr James McFie, who stepped down as Non-Executive Directors effective August 31, 2026.
Standard Group disclosed the resignations in a notice dated October 12, 2026 but did not provide reasons for either departure.
Edward Mwasi had only joined the board in September 2025 as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
He came with a long background in media strategy, innovation and governance, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board and earlier worked at Nation Media Group.
The other outgoing director, Dr James McFie, was one of the board’s longest-serving members, having served on the Standard Group board since 2007,
He is also known for serving as chairman of Sasini PLC.
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