Renowned journalist Chacha Mwita has been named Chief Executive Editor of Standard Group.
In his new role, Mwita will be responsible for all content production divisions and content support effective the day of appointment.
“The Standard Group PLC announces the appointment of Chacha Mwita as the group’s Chief Executive Editor (CEE). In this capacity, Chacha will be responsible for all content production divisions and content support divisions, reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and aiding in the provision of strategic leadership for the entire organisation” part of the statement read.
Mwita has over 20 years of experience locally and internationally in leadership, communication and policy.
Apart from that, the journalist holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from the University of Nairobi and a postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication.
He is also known for his significant contributions in editorial capacity in newsrooms across Africa including Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, focusing on business model selection and specialisation.
His appointment follows challenges in the media house that have forced the former CEO, Orlando Lyomu, to resign after overseeing an expansion that allegedly almost made the company fall with debts.
