The Standard Group PLC has appointed Dr Naim Bilal Yaseen as its substantive Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2026, following a competitive recruitment process.
In a notice dated October 29, 2026, the media company said its Board of Directors had approved Dr Yaseen’s appointment, which supersedes his earlier appointment in an acting capacity.
Dr Yaseen brings more than three decades of experience spanning the media industry, public institutions and corporate governance.
He previously served as Managing Director of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and Director of Public Affairs and Communication at the Judiciary.
Academically, Dr Yaseen holds a PhD in Communication Studies, a Master of Arts in Communications Policy, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Laws degree. He is also an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
The Standard Group Board expressed confidence that his leadership would strengthen the company’s digital and commercial performance while safeguarding editorial independence.
The Board noted that upholding editorial independence remains critical to maintaining public trust in the company’s journalism.
His appointment comes as media organisations continue to navigate changes in the digital news landscape, shifting audience consumption patterns and evolving commercial models.
The announcement was issued pursuant to the Code of Corporate Governance Practices for Issuers of Securities to the Public, 2015, and the Capital Markets (Securities) (Public Offers, Listing and Disclosures) Regulations, 2023, which require timely disclosure of material information to the market and the public.
