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Kenya Editors Guild launches Hilary Ng’weno prize for journalists

Hilary Ng’weno's investment in print and broadcast underscored his belief in relevant journalism. [Courtesy]

The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has announced an annual Hilary Boniface Ng’weno prize for journalists to honour the veteran journalist’s contribution to media development.

Ng’weno, who died aged 83, was a journalist, author and publisher. Yesterday, KEG said The Ng’weno Prize for Journalism would start this year to fete outstanding journalists. They said Ng’weno led the growth of independent journalism in Kenya.

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