Citizen TV
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| 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
Citizen TV airs a diverse range of local and international entertainment programs. They include soap operas, along with local content and news.
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.[2] The station also launched an affiliate Ramogi TV in 2021.[3][4][5]
Radio stations
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. making RMS one of the most influential media houses in East Africa.
Awards
References
- ^ "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.