Standard Group continuity editor, Lilian Aluanga, was on Friday, March 31, appointed as a regional editor for Global Press - an international media company behind the Global Press Journal.
Aluanga - who served at the media house based along Mombasa Road for 17 years - will assume the role of regional editor for Africa at the international publication.
In her new role, she will oversee the coverage of the news around the African continent and Haiti.
While announcing the appointment, Global Press’ Chief Content Officer, Shanté Cosme, oozed confidence in the appointment of Aluanga owing to her experience in the media industry.
It was also announced that the editor would be joined at the media house by renowned editor Ciku Kimeria.
“As a growing independent news source, we believe that local women journalists are the best and most proximate storytellers to report news of their communities to an international audience.
"Bringing highly experienced editors like Lillian Aluanga and Ciku Kimeria onboard is essential to our team’s growth and success,” Cosme stated.
On her part, Aluanga expressed that she was looking forward to beginning her new chapter in her career and making a difference in the world.
“I look forward to working with this exceptional multicultural team in telling impactful stories to create global awareness on issues affecting communities across the world," she stated.
Following her employment, the SG's top leadership led by the Editor-in-Chief, Ochieng Rapuro, congratulated the editor for diligently serving the station and putting the company on the global map.
Aluanga started her 17-year journey at the station working as an intern.
She also served as a reporter before climbing up the ranks to become a news editor.
