It's a two-woman race for Kenya Editors Guild presidency

The much-anticipated Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) elections have narrowed to a two-woman contest, with seasoned journalists Zubeidah Kananu and Yvonne Okwara set to face off for the presidency.

Kananu, the incumbent and a journalist with Standard Group, is seeking a second and final term as per the KEG Constitution, which limits the presidency to two years per term. She is running on the slogan “Promise made, promise kept; tried, tested, and trusted.”

Kananu is banking on her first-term achievements include securing a landmark court ruling protecting independent media advertising, settling outstanding bills, enhancing financial stability, and signing key memoranda of understanding.

If re-elected, she hopes to deepen strategic partnerships, finalise the guild’s sexual harassment and last respect policies, and improve journalists’ safety.

On her part, Okwara, a senior anchor at Citizen TV, is campaigning on a platform of innovation, sustainability, and editorial integrity. She promises to build a future-ready guild that champions media viability, fosters dialogue, promotes professional conventions and mentorship across generations.

The election is set for Saturday, April 12, at Daystar University’s Valley Road campus.

Voting will be conducted in accordance with the KEG Constitution of 2023 and the Elections Policy Guidelines issued in March 2025.

While the presidency is the most contested seat, council member positions for Radio and Academia will also be up for election. Seats for Television, Print, Online, and the Vice President positions went unopposed.

Results will be announced shortly after voting concludes, with the new leadership assuming office immediately.