Citizen TV
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| 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; 27 years ago (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 |
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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. It employs Kenyan presenters, such as Azeezah Hashim.
History
[edit ]On 22 July 2018, Citizen TV unveiled their new television studio and news anchors. These included Lulu Hassan and Rashid Abdalla.[2] The station also launched an affiliate Ramogi TV in 2021.[3] [4] [5]
Radio stations
[edit ]Royal Media Services, Citizen TV's parent company, 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.
Awards
[edit ]- Communications Authority KUZA Awards, 2021 [6] [7]
- Couture Africa Style Awards, 2021[8]
- Kituo Halisi Award in 2020
References
[edit ]- ^ "Royal Media Services Ltd".
- ^ "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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