KBC Editor-in-Chief Samuel Maina appointed Acting MD

Maina will take over from former MD Naim Bilal whose term expired on March 19, 2022.

The announcement was made via an internal memo, addressed to all staff, by the broadcaster’s board chairperson Eng. Benjamin Maingi following a special board meeting held on Friday.

“To ensure continuity and smooth running of the Corporation, the Board of Directors held a Special Board meeting today 25th March 2022 and appointed Mr. Samuel Maina to the position of Ag. Managing Director with immediate effect, until the position is substantively filled through a competitive process,” Maingi said in the memo.

“All staff members are hereby required to give the Ag. Managing Director full support and co-operation for efficient and effective delivery of services.”

Maingi likewise thanked outgoing MD Bilal for serving diligently at the Corporation.