• Board chairman Benjamin Maingi said Maina's appointment was to ensure continuity and smooth running of the cooperation.
• Until his appointment, Maina was the cooperation's Editor in Chief.
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Samuel Maina has been appointed acting Managing Director of the Kenya Broadcasting Cooperation, KBC.
A memo from Board chairman Benjamin Maingi said Maina's appointment was to ensure continuity and smooth running of the cooperation following the expiry of incumbent MD Naim Bilal's tenure on March 19.
"All staff members are hereby required to give the acting Managing Director full support and cooperation for efficient and effective delivery of services," Maingi said.
He said Maina's appointment takes effect immediately.
Maingi said the appointment followed a special meeting by the Board of Directors on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Maina will hold the position in an acting capacity until a substantive MD is appointed through a competitive process, Maingi affirmed.
"The Board takes this opportunity to thank Dr Naim Bilal for his services at the cooperation.
"On behalf of the Board, join me in welcoming the acting Managing Director Samuel Maina for the appointment as we wish him the very best in his new role," Maingi said.
Until his appointment, Maina was the cooperation's Editor in Chief.
He was formerly the head of news at the national broadcaster.
Outgoing MD Bilal has been at the helm for three years following his appointment by ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru on March 20, 2019.
He succeeded Waithaka Waihenya who had retired 18 months prior to his appointment.
Bilal is a veteran journalist and media manager who had previously worked as ICT director of information.
He boasts vast experience in the newsroom having previously worked for many years at Nation Media Group as a reporter and editor.