Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house

"It was a possibility that NMG outlets could align themselves with Kenyan and Tanzanian governments now that Aziz had bought a controlling stake."

— Asha Abinallah , Other

"I backed credible and independent journalism as being essential for the development of our society."

— Rostam Aziz , Executive

"For decades, NMG has not simply been a media company. It has functioned as part of East Africa's democratic infrastructure."

— Churchill Otieno , Other

"That structure gave it a degree of insulation from the political and business pressures that often shape editorial agendas in the region."

— Bernard Mwinzi , Other