[PHOTOS] All set! Scenes at printing plant ahead of free Star copy distribution

First free distribution of The Star newspaper currently underway across all 47 counties

In Summary

•Printing was completed on schedule by midnight ahead of circulation.

•My Gov is a government newspaper containing tenders and all government communications, including stories from different ministries.

by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
InPictures
09 January 2024 - 07:00
Post Master General John Tonui with Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco go through the final copy of My Gov at the star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024.
Post Master General John Tonui with Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco go through the final copy of My Gov at the star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Radio Africa Group has entered into a partnership with the Postal Corporation of Kenya to distribute 100, 000 copies every Tuesday.

First free distribution of The Star newspaper is currently underway across all 47 counties

On Monday night, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco,  Chief Operating Officer—the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye and The Star Head of Content Paul Ilado visited the printing plant along Mombasa Road.

A hive of activities was visible at the printing plant as workers were keen to ensure all papers were ready for distribution on Tuesday.

Post Master General John Tonui, Chief Operating Officer of the Star Agnes Kalekye, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco at the Star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024
Post Master General John Tonui, Chief Operating Officer of the Star Agnes Kalekye, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco at the Star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Chief Operating Officer of the Star Newspaper, Agnes Kalekye, Post Master General John Tonui and Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco take a walk at the star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024.
Chief Operating Officer of the Star Newspaper, Agnes Kalekye, Post Master General John Tonui and Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco take a walk at the star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Radio Africa Chief Operating Officer Martin Khafafa, Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco at the Star Printing press factory along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Radio Africa Chief Operating Officer Martin Khafafa, Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco at the Star Printing press factory along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Printing was completed on schedule by midnight ahead of circulation.

The copies contained  MyGov pullout which the Star won the tender to print and distribute every Tuesday.

Chief Operating Officer of Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco and the Printing press manager looking at a sample of My Gov at the star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024.
Chief Operating Officer of Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye, Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarco and the Printing press manager looking at a sample of My Gov at the star printing press, Nairobi on January 8, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye at the Star printing press along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye at the Star printing press along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye at the Star printing press along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye at the Star printing press along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

My Gov is a government newspaper containing tenders and all government communications, including stories from different ministries.

It also includes news from government agencies, vacancies across state offices, stories on agriculture, and innovation, and top stories from counties, youth and parliamentary affairs, among others.

Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye with The Star Head of Content Paul Ilado displaying a sample of the final copy of the Newspaper at the Star Printing press factory along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Chief Operating Officer at the Star Newspaper Agnes Kalekye with The Star Head of Content Paul Ilado displaying a sample of the final copy of the Newspaper at the Star Printing press factory along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Samples of the Star Newspaper being printed at the printing press along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Samples of the Star Newspaper being printed at the printing press along Mombasa Road on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Samples of the Star Newspaper at the printing press along Mombasa Road ready for distribution on January 8, 2024
Samples of the Star Newspaper at the printing press along Mombasa Road ready for distribution on January 8, 2024
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

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