Overview
- Act: Kenya News Agency Act, Cap 294
- Formed: 1963
- CEO: Ahosi Obonyo KÓbonyo
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The Kenya News Agency (KNA), established in 1963, is the government’s official news service provider. Its primary mandate is to disseminate accurate and timely government information to the public, promote national unity, and contribute to the development of the media industry. KNA supports media diversity, public awareness, and government communication.
CEO: Ahosi Obonyo K’Obonyo
Ahosi Obonyo K’Obonyo is the current head of Kenya News Agency (KNA). He is an accomplished media professional and a University of Nairobi alumnus, having been involved in journalism and mass communication. K’Obonyo is known for his leadership skills in managing media content, especially in government communications, overseeing news production, and enhancing the dissemination of news both locally and internationally.
Management Team
Ahosi Obonyo KÓbonyo
Head Kenya News Agency
Joseph Kipkoech
Director, Directorate of Information and Broadcasting Services
Esther Wanjau
Director of Information – Innovation and Emerging Technologies
John Kahuthu
Director of Information – Regional Publications
Cyrilla Barasa
Director of Information – Central Media Services, Research and Training
Benard Ngugi
Publications
Functions
- Dissemination of Government Information: Provide accurate, timely, and official government news.
- Support National Unity: Use media to foster unity and cohesion among Kenyan communities.
- Public Awareness: Promote awareness of government policies, programs, and activities.
- Official Coverage: Report on key government events, speeches, and initiatives.
- Impartial Reporting: Ensure balanced, fair, and unbiased news coverage.
- Promote Media Diversity: Contribute to diverse media landscape and freedom of the press.
- Government Communication: Act as a communication channel between the government and the public.
- International Media Relations: Enhance Kenya’s image globally through accurate news reporting.
- Public Information Access: Ensure that citizens have access to relevant government-related information.
- Media Training: Support the professional development of journalists and media practitioners in Kenya.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Kenya News Agency
- Uchumi House, Aga Khan Walk
- P.O. Box 8053-00300 Nairobi, Kenya.
- kna@information.go.ke| di@information.go.ke
- +254 20 221 1932