The newspaper's origins trace back to , a Swahili weekly acquired by the Aga Khan in 1959. By January 1960, Taifa became the region's first Swahili daily, and the English-language Daily Nation followed on October 3, 1960. Editorial-policy-online.pdf - The Nation Media Group
The is Kenya's leading newspaper and the flagship brand of the Nation Media Group (NMG) , the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa. Founded in October 1960 by His Highness the Aga Khan , the publication was established to provide an independent voice for Africans during the transition from colonial rule to independence. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Kenyan democracy, driving national discourse through its reporting on politics, corruption, and social issues. Historical Foundations daily nation kenya