Citizen TV explained

Citizen TV
Country:	Kenya
Language:	English (US), Swahili
Headquarters:	Communications Centre, Maalim Juma Rd, off Denis Pritt Road in Hurlingham area, Nairobi
Area:	Kenya Burundi Rwanda United States Zambia Worldwide
Picture Format:	1080i (HDTV)
Owner:	Royal Media Services Ltd

Citizen TV is a Kenyan free-to-air news and entertainment television channel owned by Royal Media Services.^[1] It primarily broadcasts in English and Swahili. The channel was launched in 1999 and relaunched in June 2006.

News and programs

Citizen TV airs a diverse range of local and international entertainment programs. They include soap operas, along with local content and news.

Presenters

• Yvone Okwara Matole - Thursday 9pm
• Jeff Koinange [JKLIVE] - Wednesday 9pm ^[2]
• Victoria Rubadiri - Sunday with Jeff Koinange 9pm & Saturday at 9pm^{[3] [4]}
• Trevor Ombija - Monday 9pm
• Swaleh Mdoe - Monday 7am
• Mwanahamisi Hamadi - Tuesday 7pm
• Nimrod Taabu - Thursday 7pm
• Jamila Mohamed - Wednesday 7pm
• Lulu Hassan - Saturday & Sunday 7pm
• Rashid Abdala - Saturday & Sunday 7pm
• Sam Gituku - Thursday 9pm
• Lillian Muli- Friday 9pm

News Reporters

• Seth Olale
• Maryann Nyambura
• Ben Kirui
• Stephen Letoo
• Hassan Mugambi
• Chemutai Goin
• Faiza Ahmed
• Collince Shityabai
• Sam Mogina
• Emmanuel Too

Shows

• 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

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]

Awards

• Communications Authority KUZA Awards, 2021 ^[7]
• Couture Africa Style Awards, 2021^[8]

References

1. Web site: Royal Media Services Ltd.
2. Web site: Njoroge . Josephine . Jeff Koinange celebrates latest award . Nairobi News . 10 December 2021 . Nation Media Group.
3. Web site: Mwarua . Douglas . She's Back: Rubadiri Back on Citizen TV After 3-Month Komla Dumour Award Training . Tuko . 31 December 2021 .
4. Web site: Mutuko . Mumbi . Victoria Rubadiri Hosts Maiden Show on BBC . Kenyans . 4 December 2021 .
5. News: Kenyan TV unveils husband and wife news team . BBC News . 23 July 2018 . 27 August 2019.
6. Web site: Mutinda . Francis . Ramogi TV Launches On DStv and GOtv . Business Today . 10 December 2021 .
7. Web site: Monitor . Kenya . Royal Media Bags Most Awards At The Kuza Awards: Full List . Kenya Monitor . 25 May 2021 .
8. Web site: Mbati . John . Citizen TV's Jeff Koinange, Yvonne Okwara Win Awards . Kenyans . 11 December 2021 .