Citizen TV
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| Country | Kenya |
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| Broadcast area | Kenya Burundi Rwanda Zambia Worldwide through media streaming, Facebook, Viusasa, X and YouTube |
| Headquarters | Communications Centre, Maalim Juma Rd, off Denis P ritt Road in Hurlingham area, Nairobi |
| Programming | |
| Languages | English, Swahili |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (Downgraded to letterboxed 576i for SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Royal Media Services Ltd |
| History | |
| Launched | 1999 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| DStv | Channel 273 |
| GOtv | Channel 17 |
| Zuku TV | Channel 11 |
| StarTimes | Channel 513 |
| Azam TV | Channel 334 |
| DTT | Available on Signet, ADN, and other DTT signal distributors |
Citizen TV is a Kenyan free-to-air television channel owned by Royal Media Services.[1] It broadcasts primarily in English and Swahili. The channel was launched in 1999 and relaunched in June 2006. Royal Media Services also owns other TV channels, such as Inooro TV( kikuyu -language ) and Ramogi TV (luo-language). Citizen TV is available on multiple platforms including DStv, GOtv, Zuku, StarTimes, Azam TV, and digital terrestrial television (DTT) networks.
News and programs
[edit]Citizen TV airs a diverse range of local and international entertainment programs. They include soap operas, along with local content and news.
Presenters
[edit]- Yvone Okwara Matole - Tuesday 9 pm
- Jeff Koinange [JKLIVE] - Wednesday with Ayub Abdikadir 9 pm [2]
- Olive Burrows - Sunday with Jeff Koinange 9 pm & Saturday at 9 pm[3][4]
- Trevor Ombija - Monday 9 pm
- Swaleh Mdoe - Monday 7 am
- Mwanahamisi Hamadi - Tuesday 7 pm
- Nimrod Taabu - Thursday 7 pm
- Jamila Mohamed - Wednesday 7 pm
- Lulu Hassan - Saturday & Sunday 7 pm
- Rashid Abdala - Saturday & Sunday 7 pm
- Sam Gituku - Thursday 9 pm
- Lillian Muli- Friday 9 pm
- Mashirima Kapombe-Friday evening
News Reporters
[edit]- Seth Olale
- Maryann Nyambura
- Ben Kirui
- Stephen Letoo
- Hassan Mugambi
- Chemutai Goin
- Faiza Ahmed
- Collince Shityabai
- Sam Mogina
- Emmanuel Too
- Safin Achieng Auma
- Willy Lusike
- Milita Ole Tenges
- Brenda Wanga
Shows
[edit]- Neema
- Inspekta Mwala
- Becky
- Tahidi High
- Zora
- Maria
- Papa Shirandula
- Machachari
- 10/10 Show
- Skool Flix
- Wedding Show
- Deceptive Measures
- Jirani Show
- Blood Ties
- Rebecca
- My Better World
- Ringo
- Laws of Love
- Sultana
- One Love Show
- Te doy la vida (Mexican TV series)
- Carrossel
- Cúmplices de um Resgate
- The Wild Soccer Bunch (animation)
- Mother-in-Law
- Waking Up With You
- La reina soy yo
- Kubamba Show
History
[edit]On 22 July 2018, Citizen TV unveiled their new television studio and star news anchors. These included Lulu Hassan and Rashid Abdalla, the first married couple to present the news on Kenyan television.[5] The station also launched an affiliate Ramogi TV in 2021.[6][7][8]
Radio stations
[edit]Citizen TV, operates a wide network of radio stations across Kenya.These stations serve both national and regional audiences, broadcasting in English, Kiswahili, and various indigenous languages. making RMS one of the most influential media houses in East Africa.These radio stations include:
- Hot 96
- Inooro FM-English
- Ramogi FM-Kikuyu
- Musyi FM-Kamba
- Ramogi FM-Dholuo
- Chamgei FM-Kalenjin
- Muuga FM-Meru
- Egesa FM-Kisii
- Bahari FM-Swahili (Coastal Kenya)
- Mulembe FM-luhya
- Wimwaro FM-Embu
- Sulwe FM-Bukusu
- Vuuka FM-Luhya (varied dialects)
- Bilitu FM-Somali
Community Impact and Civic Engagement
[edit]Citizen TV shares news and programs that help people in Kenya learn about public issues and events. The station has aired programs and documentaries on topics including mental health, gender-based violence, youth issues, and environmental concerns amongst many others. The station has also broadcast election-related programs, including live debates, vote counting updates, and segments that explain the voting process. The station airs local dramas and entertainment shows that feature Kenyan languages, customs, and everyday experiences enabling viewers to interact with the station through social media, music requests, and public polls, which are sometimes used to guide programming being made able.
Awards
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Royal Media Services Ltd".
- ^ Njoroge, Josephine (10 December 2021). "Jeff Koinange celebrates latest award". Nairobi News. Nation Media Group.
- ^ Mwarua, Douglas (31 December 2021). "She's Back: Rubadiri Back on Citizen TV After 3-Month Komla Dumour Award Training". Tuko.
- ^ Mutuko, Mumbi (4 December 2021). "Victoria Rubadiri Hosts Maiden Show on BBC". Kenyans.
- ^ "Kenyan TV unveils husband and wife news team". BBC News. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ Mutinda, Francis (10 December 2021). "Ramogi TV Launches On DStv and GOtv". Business Today.
- ^ Baraza, Lawrence (30 November 2021). "RMS finally launches Ramogi TV - Metropol Digital". Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ "Trevor Ombija's Christmas Promise to Kids Who Reenacted Ramogi TV Launch - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ Monitor, Kenya (25 May 2021). "Royal Media Bags Most Awards At The Kuza Awards: Full List". Kenya Monitor.
- ^ Riaga, Odipo (21 May 2021). "NTV is no longer a Kenya's favorite TV Station - 2021 Kuza Awards". KachTech Media. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ Mbati, John (11 December 2021). "Citizen TV's Jeff Koinange, Yvonne Okwara Win Awards". Kenyans.
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