Elias Makori, a veteran sports journalist, took a trip down memory lane reminiscing on his 30-year career at Nation Media Group (NMG). In an essay, Makori noted that he joined NMG in 1993, then aged only 22 years, after his one-year stint at Standard Media Group. His growth was so steady that in 2021, he attracted the attention of President William Ruto who sent him a personalised congratulatory message when he got appointed to the World Athletics Heritage Plaque Panel of Experts. Ascreengran of NTV's 9 pm news showing President William Ruto's congratulatory message to Elias Makori in 2021 Elias Makori"I share in the belief and trust that World Athletics has shown in you. According to Makori, this is his last decade at NMG noting that he would pursue a career in mentorship after leaving the Kimathi Street-based media house.

Source: Daily Nation January 29, 2023 04:15 UTC