PMG supports Kiatu Nipe Charity event.

Vice president Susan Mumbua accompanied by members of the Corporate Affairs department and PMG volunteers yesterday attended a charity event dubbed Kiatu Nipe that was founded and run by some Daystar University students.

The initiative seeks donations in kind and in closed shoes to donate to orphanages and poverty stricken areas in the country. Cynthia Nabwire, chief coordinator and founder of Kiatu Nipe had this to say:

"The support was overwhelming. I had seen what Cecelia Mwangi had done for the Anti-Jigger campaign and I was moved. This is our way of finishing what she is doing. The people get to be jigger free, and by us providing them with shoes, we make sure that they stay that way."

Susan Mumbua made a donation on behalf of PMG worth Ksh 500,000 and presented the shoes that members of staff had donated.

Susan Mumbua, PMG Vice President at the Kiatu Nipe Charity event

"It's this part of the job that I love the most. Giving back to society," she said.

PMG welcomes Sauti Fm Producer

Joan Irungu has been appointed the Executive Producer of Sauti Fm and began her work on 15th November 2010.

She joins PMG as a former Managing Director of Hot 96 fm and has a 1st class honours undergraduate degree in Electronic Media from Daystar University and a Masters degree from Berkley University.

When asked to comment about the new post, Joan said,"I'm excited about it. I look forward to the experience."

Welcome Jo, to the PMG family.

CEO at St. Paul's University graduation

PMG C.E.O Lilian Koki was guest of honour at the 19th St. Paul's University graduation on Friday 8th October.

The ceremony was well attended and Ms. Lilian Koki sensitized the need of professionals who practise with integrity to the graduands. She also expressed her pride in their hard work and urged them to continue with the same stride once in the corporate world.

In addition, she awarded jobs to the top three Communication students who graduated with first class honours.

PMG prepares for launch of NBN TV

PMG has completed the installation of a state of the art studio for the National Broadcasting Network (NBN)

the latest addition to the Platinum Media Group family in its Upperhill road office building.

The interview and pre-recording section of the NBN studio

It is a 24 hour television station that broadcasts both local and international content and live interactive news broadcasts.

Linus Kaikai, previously from Standard Group, is the station’s appointed Managing Director. He is joined by John Allan Namu, Julie Gichuru, Mwanaisha Chidzuga and other media professionals manning the newsroom. 

The station is set to transform preconceived media standards on journalism and broadcast.

Vice President gives motivational talk

Susan Mumbua, Vice President of PMG, was yesterday at Daystar University Athi River giving a motivational talk to the Communication students. She tackled topics such as the ever changing media landscape, Kenya's future and opportunities in digital publications.

Susan Mumbua (VP) outside of a Daystar University lecture room

"The students were mostly concerned as to whether print publications are being phased out of the industry due to the onset of online and digital publications. The funny thing about Kenya's print industry is that, as there is a rise and hype with the internet, circulation of print publications such as newspapers is still on the increase."

She added that her other motive of visiting Daystar University was to scout for potential employees as PMG aims to nurture talent in media.

Daily Patriot shining through the pages

LEFT, Martin Kimaru, RIGHT, William Kazungu, at the Concours d'Elegance event on which their piece is based on. The event took place on 25th-26th September at the Ngong Racecourse.

Martin Kimaru and William Kazungu are nominated finalists for the 2011 CNN African Journalism Awards  in the Art and Culture Award section for their riveting piece titled 'Kenya Through Vintage Eyes' for the Daily Patriot Feature section. The piece took a spyglass view by contrasting Kenya's rich history as a country and that of vintage cars at the same time tackling issues of colonization and Kenya's development with a satirical tone.

The award ceremony is set to take place in June 2011.

"We honestly were not expecting to get nominated, let alone qualify as finalists. Martin and I simply love and enjoy writing and working on Automobiles. The piece was just a timely creative outlet of what we love the most: Cars and Kenya," said William.

PMG wishes the two all the best.

PMG in food drive for IDPs

PMG, Chandarana, Green Garden Delts, Safaricom and various other sponsors have partnered together for the Food for Life initiative aimed at providing food for IDP camps all over Kenya.

PMG C.E.O Lilian Koki accompanied by Susan Mumbua (PMG Vice President) and the PMG Corporate Affairs team was present during the truck send-off held at the Yaya Centre parking lot on Tuesday 16th November 2010.

LEFT, Lilian Koki PMG C.E.O, with Winnie Ong'ombe, Corporate Affairs Director Greeen Garden Delts at the Food For Life drive after the truck flag off.

A total of 30 tonnes of food items was donated by all the sponsors and Ksh 20 million raised to help purchase other non-food items for the IDPs.

"It is important for people to offer assistance to the less fortunate. These people were living normal lives before the post election violence. Let's not forget to make our contributions to ease their lives because this could have been us," said Lilian Koki.

When asked to comment on the initiative, Susan Mumbua said, "I think the food drive exceeded our expectations. Corporate Social Responsibility is the heart of Platinum Media Group. Nothing is ever too little when it comes to lending a hand."

The donations are set to benefit IDP camps in Nyanza and Central.