About

The Eastern Africa Editors Society (EAES) is an umbrella body bringing together editor organizations in Eastern Africa, and collaborating with relevant organizations for the advancement of media freedom and excellence in journalism.

Member Organizations

ETHIOPIAN EDITORS GUILD

UGANDA EDITORS GUILD

TANZANIA EDITORS FORUM

KENYA EDITORS GUILD

It is registered under the Societies Act in Kenya and has its headquarters in Nairobi.

Governance

EAES has three main structures; the Annual General Meeting held every May, the Council, and the Secretariat. The Council comprises the heads of the Editors’ Guilds and Forums of the members. Currently, the presidency resides with the Tanzania Editors’ Forum.

Executive Council

  • Deodatus Balile, President Eastern Africa Editors Society (EAES)

    CHAIRPERSON
    TANZANIA EDITORS FORUM

  • Fitihawok Yewondwossen, Vice President (EAES)

    CHAIRPERSON
    ETHIOPIA EDITORS GUILD

  • Churchill Otieno, Executive Director

    EASTERN AFRICA EDITORS SOCIETY

  • Daniel Kalinaki, Member

    CHAIRPERSON
    UGANDA EDITORS GUILD

  • Zubeida Kananu

    Zubeida Kananu, Member

    PRESIDENT, KENYA EDITORS’ GUILD