Pamella Sittoni has made a return to the Nation Media Group (NMG) after her appointment as the Public Editor of the company.
In a recent statement by the NMG, her new role took effect on May 1, 2025, having taken over from Peter Mwaura, who retired in December 2024.
“The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Pamella Sittoni as the Public Editor of Nation Media Group PLC (NMG), effective 1st May 2025. She succeeds Mr. Peter Mwaura, who retired in December 2024,” the statement read.
Pamela Sittoni appointed as the new Public Editor at Nation Media Group. Photo: Courtesy.
Sittoni will serve as the link between the media house and its audiences across NMG’s print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
According to the statement, the role of the public editor is to ensure transparency, accessibility, and accountability in the company’s journalism.
“The Public Editor’s task is to ensure that Nation Media Group remains transparent, accessible, and accountable to its audiences, and that it adheres to both its internal editorial standards as well as the country’s Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism,” the statement added.
She is also expected to operate independently in addressing audience concerns, particularly complaints regarding accuracy, fairness, balance, and ethical practices in reporting.
She will moreover monitor compliance with the company’s editorial policies and guidelines among other roles.
Sittoni is a seasoned journalist and communications professional who has held several senior editorial roles across leading media organisations.
