[PHOTOS] New dawn as the Star distributes free copies

The copies contain My Gov pull out, with the wider circulation ensuring all Kenyans are informed.

In Summary
  • Radio Africa will be distributing the paper across the 47 counties for free every Tuesday after winning a tender to print and distribute the government paper.
  • "This valuable addition will provide you with direct access to important updates, policies and initiatives from the government" Paul Ilado said.
Mataara Sacco matatu conductor Eric Oulu goes through the contents of the free Star Newspaper as newspaper vendor Susan Muthoni looks on in Ruiru Town on January 9, 2024.
Mataara Sacco matatu conductor Eric Oulu goes through the contents of the free Star Newspaper as newspaper vendor Susan Muthoni looks on in Ruiru Town on January 9, 2024.
Image: MOSES MWANGI

The Star newspaper on Tuesday, January 9,  marked a new dawn of distributing free copies which contain My Gov pull out.

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

Businessman John Kiiru Macharia reads a copy of the Free Star Newspaper as he gets his shoes polished by Samuel Mwangi in Ruiru Town on January 9, 2024.
Businessman John Kiiru Macharia reads a copy of the Free Star Newspaper as he gets his shoes polished by Samuel Mwangi in Ruiru Town on January 9, 2024.
Image: MOSES MWANGI

Radio Africa will be distributing the paper across the 47 counties for free every Tuesday after winning a tender to print and distribute the government paper.

"This valuable addition will provide you with direct access to important updates, policies and initiatives from the government," Head of Content Radio Africa Paul Ilado said.

Ngara stage managers John Munyoro, Eric Isanya and Elijah Musyoki peruse through a copy of the Free Star Newspaper at the Ngara Bus Terminus on January 9, 2024.
Ngara stage managers John Munyoro, Eric Isanya and Elijah Musyoki peruse through a copy of the Free Star Newspaper at the Ngara Bus Terminus on January 9, 2024.
Image: MOSES MWANGI

On this Tuesday, both Radio Africa staff members were seen handing out free copies in Nairobi and Mombasa's city centres and other parts of the country.

Ilado noted that the wider circulation is aimed at ensuring that the company's valuable insights reach a wider audience and advertisers get value for their money.

"This boost in circulation demonstrates our dedication to providing the people of Kenya with the news they deserve, empowering them to stay informed and engaged in shaping the future of our great nation," he added.

Zaweria Wanjiru goes through the contents of the My Gov pull out inside a copy of the Free Star Newspaper in Ruiru Town on 9January 9, 2024
Zaweria Wanjiru goes through the contents of the My Gov pull out inside a copy of the Free Star Newspaper in Ruiru Town on 9January 9, 2024
Image: MOSES MWANGI
Samuel Mwangi, a stage manager in Ruiru Town admires a copy of the Free Star Newspaper on January 9, 2024.
Samuel Mwangi, a stage manager in Ruiru Town admires a copy of the Free Star Newspaper on January 9, 2024.
Image: MOSES MWANGI
Peter Waweru delighted to receive a copy of the Free Star Newspaper in Ruiru Town on anuary 9, 2024.
Peter Waweru delighted to receive a copy of the Free Star Newspaper in Ruiru Town on anuary 9, 2024.
Image: MOSES MWANGI
Newspaper vendor Francis Thuo displays a copy of the Free Star Newspaper in Ruiru Town on January 9, 2024.
Newspaper vendor Francis Thuo displays a copy of the Free Star Newspaper in Ruiru Town on January 9, 2024.
Image: MOSES MWANGI
Radio Africa Group Town Office Administrator Anne Ndirangu distributing the free copies of The Star Newspaper in Nairobi city center on January 9, 2024.
Radio Africa Group Town Office Administrator Anne Ndirangu distributing the free copies of The Star Newspaper in Nairobi city center on January 9, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Motorists Bill Clinton and Nelson Sitaka go through free copies of The Star newspaper they received on January 9, 2024.
Motorists Bill Clinton and Nelson Sitaka go through free copies of The Star newspaper they received on January 9, 2024.
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A Nairobi City County worker reading a free copy of The Star Newspaper on January 9, 2024.
A Nairobi City County worker reading a free copy of The Star Newspaper on January 9, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
The Star Newspaper vendors during the distribution of free copies along Muindi Bingu Street, Nairobi on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
The Star Newspaper vendors during the distribution of free copies along Muindi Bingu Street, Nairobi on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Gideon Mwaniki, a taxi driver reads a free copy of The Star along Koinange Street on January 9, 2024.
Gideon Mwaniki, a taxi driver reads a free copy of The Star along Koinange Street on January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Security guards spotted reading free copies of The Star they received on January 9, 2024.
Security guards spotted reading free copies of The Star they received on January 9, 2024.
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Lenox Ngei reads a free copy of the Star within Nairobi CBD on January 9, 2024.
Lenox Ngei reads a free copy of the Star within Nairobi CBD on January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
A team of The Star Newspaper vendors distributing free copies along Muindi Bingu Street on January 9, 2024.
A team of The Star Newspaper vendors distributing free copies along Muindi Bingu Street on January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Jaffar Mwaniki receives a free copy of The Star Newspaper outside Jamia Mosque on January 9, 2024.
Jaffar Mwaniki receives a free copy of The Star Newspaper outside Jamia Mosque on January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Abduba Galma reads a free copy of The Star as he walks along the streets within Nairobi CBD on January 9, 2024.
Abduba Galma reads a free copy of The Star as he walks along the streets within Nairobi CBD on January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Radio Africa Group Town Office Administrator Anne Ndirangu distributing the free copies of The Star Newspaper in Nairobi city center on January 9, 2024.
Radio Africa Group Town Office Administrator Anne Ndirangu distributing the free copies of The Star Newspaper in Nairobi city center on January 9, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Citi Hoppa passengers reaching out for free copies of The Star on January 9, 2024.
Citi Hoppa passengers reaching out for free copies of The Star on January 9, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Radio Africa Group Town Office Administrator Anne Ndirangu holding free copies of The Star Newspaper which she distributed in Nairobi city center on January 9, 2024.
Radio Africa Group Town Office Administrator Anne Ndirangu holding free copies of The Star Newspaper which she distributed in Nairobi city center on January 9, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Marylyn Odhiambo peruses through a free copy of The Star Newspaper along Muindi Bingu Street on January 9, 2024.
Marylyn Odhiambo peruses through a free copy of The Star Newspaper along Muindi Bingu Street on January 9, 2024.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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