Bichachi appointed public editor for NMG-Uganda

Mr Charles Bichachi

The Nation Media Group (NMG) has named Mr Charles Bichachi as public editor for her products in Uganda. The group editor in chief, Mr Tom Mshindi, said on Wednesday that part of Mr Bichachi’s role will be to guarantee the public that everything the company does, especially the coverage of news and events, is guided by public interest.

“It is a role that holds the media house to account on the promises that it makes to the public and on the fidelity that it pays to its own Editorial Policy Guidelines and Objectives,” Mr Mshindi said before adding: “Charles is particularly well-suited to this role as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of media operations generally, and specifically of the Monitor Publications and its parent company.”

According to him, Mr Bichachi’s last assignment as the executive editor of the Monitor places him in very good stead to execute the role impartially and professionally.

“His span of interest will cover the print, online and broadcast platforms (TV and Radio). To provide the Public Editor’s office its impartiality and authority, Charles will report to the Board, through the Editorial Board Committee,” added Mr Mshindi in a press statement issued on Wednesday.

The Daily Monitor managing editor, Ms Margaret Vuchiri and her weekend counterpart, Mr Eriasa Mukiibi, will continue to run the respective products, under the guidance of Mr Daniel Kalinaki, the general manager, editorial, Nation Media Group Uganda.