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Citizen TV Among 6 Television Stations Facing Revocation Of Licenses

TV licenses: In a statement issued on 22ndMarch, the Authority said Citizen TV, NTV, K24, KBC, TV47 and Ebru TV stations had contravened the code of coverage set by the government.

Kiss TV Shuts Down After 14 Years

Radio Africa Group (RAG) is shutting down Kiss TV, its entertainment TV station today, March 17. The abrupt decision comes 14 years since the station launched in 2009.

Kenyan PR Firm AM Communications Eyes African Market

Kenyan public relations and digital consultancy firm AM Communications has partnered with South Africa-based Alfa Destiny Communications in a deal targeting the fast-growing African...

Radio 47 Programme Line-Up Features Big Names In Media

Radio 47, set to launch on Monday, 13 March, 2023, is set to rival big names in the media industry. The radio station is...

Radio 47: Kenya’s Newest Radio Station Rocking The Airwaves

Radio 47, the newest kid on the block, is literally shaking Kenya’s airwaves. The management, led by Mount Kenya University (MKU) chairman and founder, Prof Simon Gicharu, is putting final touches to launch plans, set for this month. 

Radio 47 Presenters: It’s a Mix Of Top Talent And Charm

Radio 47 presenters: Cape Media, the company running the radio station and TV 47, has poached big names in radio hoping to pull audiences and help grow the station into a leading source of news and information.

Meet Ghanaian Mogul Behind Kiss, Classic, Radio Jambo & More

Radio Africa Group is one of the largest media companies in Kenya, with properties spread across broadcast, print and digital. Among its biggest brands...

Citizen TV Presenter Francis Gachuri Lands Govt Job

In his new role, he will play a key role in shaping the government's communication on its most important programs, including security operations overseen by the Interior Ministry - which is led by Kithure Kindiki as Cabinet Secretary.

Nzula Makosi Makes Radio Comeback As Radio Maisha Unveils New ‘Dream Team’

Former Switch TV and Radio Maisha presenter Nzula Makosi has made a radio comeback, joining Standard Group's Radio Maisha which has unveiled a new 'dream...

Daring Citizen TV Journalist Lectures President Ruto On Love Economy

Citizen TV’s Linus Kaikai is concerned that eight companies had shut down in the flower industry alone.

TV Anchor Mark Masai Jumps Onto a Career Changing Venture

Mark Masai, the veteran TV anchor who was recently laid off by Nation Media Group, has quit the screen to try his hand at agency public relations and communications.

Ruto Goes Shopping for Standard Group Shares – Report

The potential transaction is reportedly part of Ruto's plan to neutralize the influence of wealthy and powerful political families including the Mois.

Why KBC Surged Past KTN News in 2022 – Media Council

For KBC, which has struggled to keep up with private sector competitors, the World Cup effect since waned.

The Few Billionaires Who Control Kenya’s Media Industry

While some are struggling, there is money to be made in media if you got the audience and right connections, through advertising and editorial support. Now let’s see how a mere handful of people control Kenya’s media.

Disgruntled Media Workers Scheme To Have CEO Kicked Out

Mediamax Networks Ltd employees have written a long letter to the board of directors, revealing negative details about the company’s CEO they hope will convince the board to replace him.

Vera Sidika Stars As Real Housewives Of Nairobi Cast Unveiled

First announced in September 2022, The Real Housewives of Nairobi will follow five influential and successful women as they navigate their lavish lifestyles, relationships and careers in Nairobi, Kenya.

Uhuru Kenyatta Puts Up Media Company For Sale

Tension is building up at Mediamax Network, the media company owned by former President Uhuru Kenyatta family, after it emerged that they could be considering selling it off.

I Shafted Myself – Shaffie Weru Reflects on Losing His Job

Two years since his sacking at Radio Africa Group (RAG)-owned Homeboyz Radio, Shaffie Weru is making his comeback to the public eye. Weru on Wednesday, February 1 released the first installment of his new show Shafted - a uniquely conceptualized show in which he interviews himself.

Broke Journalists Sleep In The Office After Pay Delays For 3 Months

The financial situation at Standard Group is getting dire by the week. While employees are getting used to salary delays, the reality is beginning to sink in: day by day they are getting broke and broke.

DStv Customers Get a Lift To More Exciting Content

DStv customers can still watch content on higher package with an extended and boosted Step Up offer.

GOtv Launches Step-Up Campaign For Its Customers

Even with the end of the festive season and the setting in of the new year responsibilities, GOtv customers still have reason to celebrate as more entertainment comes their way.

Fake Journalists Rock The Boat In Kenya’s Media Industry

After watching in silence for a long time, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is moving to address the ever-presence nuisance of people masquerading as journalists who throng news events, giving journalism a bad name.

Jiffy Pictures: How Lulu & Rashid Built Giant Production House

Jiffy Pictures was established by Lulu Hassan and Rashid Abdallah, one of Kenya's well-known media couples, in 2016.

Sheila Kwamboka: From Big Brother Africa to Radio Queen

Her personality and charm endeared her to listeners - especially young people, during her early stint on Homeboyz Radio. When Standard Group announced the launch of Vybez, an all-Reggae and Dancehall station in Kenya in 2019, she was unveiled as host of the morning show.

Communications Expert Is First Kenyan To Judge PR Global Awards

Mr Joel Chacha, the general manager and chief strategist at Tell-Em, has been announced as a judge for the annual PRWeek Global Awards. The awards honour the best in public relations, marketing, and communications and are among the most prestigious in the industry. 

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