Nation Media Group CEO visits Maseno University
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By Kenneth Irungu
University choir shines in music festival
By John Okumu
he Nation Media Group (NMG) has pledged to partner with Maseno University in improving the infrastructure for the radio and television studios in the Communication and Media Technology Department. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of Nation Media Group, Mr Linus Gitahi, during a recent visit to Maseno University. Mr Gitahi said that NMG will donate equipment to be used in the studios in order to enhance training in broadcast journalism. This, he added, will help improve the skills of journalism students in radio and television production. He promised that NMG will partner with Maseno University in a number of areas to help nurture talents in media since the alumni of Maseno University working with Nation Media have proved that they can deliver. “It has come to our notice that Maseno University media students have always clinched more job opportunities at Nation Media Group and it is our hope that this will continue,” added Mr Gitahi. Maseno University ViceChancellor Professor Dominic Makawiti thanked the NMG CEO for visiting the institution, adding that media students from the Maseno University are well equipped for the corporate world.
build a brand but very easy to destroy it,” he said. He further urged the students to perfect their skills and hold the name of Maseno University high by being good ambassadors once they graduate just as their predecessors who are now employees of Nation Media Group. The CEO revealed that Nation Media Group has partnered with Kenyatta University in a project dubbed ‘Next Big Thing’ where Nation helps nurture ideas from students all over the country. He called upon Maseno University to join others in participating in the project too. “The Nation Media Group is helping all those students with great ideas but have no capital to move ahead with their projects to realize their dreams.” said Mr Gitahi. During the visit, Mr Gitahi was accompanied by the Editorial Director, Mr Joseph Odindo, Sunday Nation Editor, Mr Erick Obino, General Manager Business Development and Innovation, Ms Olga Arara Kimani, Head of TV Programmes, Mr Githinji Njogu and Commercial Manager Mr James Sogoti. Mr Joseph Odindo, advised the students to have a clear idea of their destination in journalism. He urged them to always keep track of dynamism in the profession adding that advancement in technology brings varied dynamics in journalism.“Opportunities are expanding very fast and each one needs to work hard to get the best in the journalism profession,” he added.
From left: Mr Joseph Njoroge, Ms Judith Musau, Dr Rose Ongati (Head of Music and Theatre Studies Department), Mr Ashton Mwalengu and Mr Francis Msangi with trophies won during the Kenya National Music Festival
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The Vice-Chancellor urged the students to work hard in their studies and embrace professionalism as this would enhance their ability to compete with students from other Universities across the country. He challenged them to be great thinkers and never give “I don’t know” as an answer but always be open in their thoughts even when they do not know the exact answer.
“It is difficult to build a brand but very easy to destroy it” - Linus Gitahi
aseno University Choir outshone other universities by winning in all the categories in which they participated during the Kenya National Music Festival held in Nakuru recently. Artistes from the university showcased their talents and skills in music by belting high octane choreography and entertaining tunes that thrilled the audience and convinced the judges that they were the best. The Head of Department of Music & Theatre Studies, Dr Rose Ongati, congratulated the team for the outstanding performance that enabled them qualify for the State House Gala. She r ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????M??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????=???U?????????????????????????????????U?????????9???????)????-???????U?????????????????????Q???????????????U???????U?????????????????? ?????????5??????5????U?????????M???????????Q?????????%??????????????????????????????????????????????e?????????
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