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Radio Citizen

Radio Citizen — Kenyan broadcaster where veteran presenter Fred Obachi Machoka worked during his media career.

2026-05-042026-08-27

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    I have had meetings with the youths who met the other day; women leaders and MPs were also present; you can’t ignore that,” Sakaja said in an interview with Radio Citizen.

    Sakaja says ODM has courted him as political future remains uncertain
  3. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Radio Citizen on Wednesday, Sakaja said hawking would remain a reality in Nairobi because it provides a livelihood for many people, just like any other profession.

    Why street hawking will never end in Nairobi - Sakaja
  4. July 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Radio Citizen on Monday morning, Sonko said slogans such as “Wantam” and “Tutam” would carry little weight if Kenyans do not experience meaningful improvements in their lives, insisting that wananchi judge governments by service delivery, development and economic prog

    Ruto’s political future hinges on service delivery, not ‘Wantam’ or ‘Tutam’ Chants, says Sonko
  6. Citizen Digital

    He later transitioned from Radio Citizen, which at the time broadcast in three languages, to become one of the station's pioneer presenters.

    Pomp and Colour as Inooro FM celebrates 23rd anniversary
  7. Citizen Digital

    Photo/MCK Audio By Vocalize Veteran Radio Citizen presenter Fred Obachi Machoka has been honoured by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) for amassing 50 years in the broadcasting profession.

    Media Council of Kenya honours Fred Obachi Machoka for 50 years in broadcasting
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Mwala then joined Radio Citizen where he worked for many years as a comedian.

    Inspekta Mwala opens up on growing up with dwarfism and his journey to greatness
  10. Citizen Digital

    Mwala then joined Radio Citizen where he worked for many years as a comedian.

    Inspekta Mwala opens up on growing up with dwarfism and his journey to greatness
  11. Citizen Digital

    He later joined, where he currently works on Radio Citizen and Citizen TV. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The veteran broadcast

    Machoka vs Alai: Media personality says alleged Facebook post damaged his reputation and brand
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during a Radio Citizen interview on Monday, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi A Mohamud dismissed claims that the commission drops cases or conducts weak investigations.

    'Courts must be respected!' EACC clarifies concerns of dropping cases
  14. Citizen Digital

    In radio, Radio Citizen continues to lead in listenership, reinforcing the strong performance of Royal Media Services platforms.

    Citizen TV maintains dominance as Kenya’s most-watched station - MCK report
Politics

Sakaja acknowledges ODM overtures while remaining in UDA

The News

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged approaches from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) involving youth representatives, women leaders and MPs, but has not confirmed his intention to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He said he was taking the appeals seriously and had discussed his political future with the late Raila Odinga, who he described as a father figure, before the former premier's death.

18 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Sakaja acknowledges ODM overtures while remaining in UDA

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged approaches from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) involving youth representatives, women leaders and MPs, but has not confirmed his intention to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He said he was taking the appeals seriously and had discussed his political future with the late Raila Odinga, who he described as a father figure, before the former premier's death.

    18 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Nairobi governor says street hawking cannot be fully eliminated

    Governor Johnson Sakaja stated that street hawking in Nairobi cannot be completely eliminated because it provides livelihood for many people, and the county government is instead focusing on managing the trade through designated spaces and operating hours while reducing congestion and conflicts between hawkers and authorities.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Sonko urges Ruto to prioritize service delivery over political slogans

    NEPD Party leader Mike Sonko has said President William Ruto's political future depends on delivering campaign promises and government services rather than engaging in political rhetoric or slogans such as "Wantam" and "Tutam," arguing that Kenyans judge governments by service delivery and economic progress.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Inooro FM marks 23 years of Kikuyu-language broadcasting

    Inooro FM, Kenya's premier Kikuyu language radio station, is celebrating its 23rd anniversary since launching in 2003, commanding more than two million daily listeners and accounting for more than five per cent of the country's total radio listenership.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Media Council honours Fred Obachi Machoka for 50 years in broadcasting

    The Media Council of Kenya has honoured veteran Radio Citizen presenter Fred Obachi Machoka for 50 years in the broadcasting profession. A main celebration event is planned for September in Nairobi to commemorate Machoka and other media voices that have shaped Kenya's media space.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kenyan actor Inspekta Mwala on dwarfism journey

    Actor Inspekta Mwala, born Davis Mwabili in Taita Taveta county, has discussed growing up with dwarfism, facing stigmatization, and discovering his acting talents through joking with friends beginning in 1994. He recently won medals in England in competitions for people with dwarfism and describes himself as an embodiment of resilience and determination.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyan actor Inspekta Mwala recounts dwarfism journey

    Inspekta Mwala, a veteran Kenyan actor born in Taita Taveta county, has spoken about growing up with dwarfism and the stigmatisation he faced, which led him to discover his acting talents by cracking jokes with friends. He began acting in 1994 and recently won medals in England in competitions organised for people with dwarfism.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Broadcaster Machoka sues Alai over alleged defamatory Facebook post

    Fred Obachi Machoka testified in High Court that Facebook remarks allegedly published by Robert Alai falsely portrayed him as HIV positive and damaged his reputation, personal life and business interests. Machoka, a veteran broadcaster with a career spanning police service and media roles at Voice of Kenya, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Citizen and Citizen TV, is pursuing a defamation suit against Alai.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. EACC urges respect for court decisions in corruption cases

    EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud dismissed claims that the commission drops cases or conducts weak investigations, stating that courts determine outcomes, not the commission. He emphasized that Kenyans must understand constitutional freedoms and the appeal process in high-profile cases that have passed through multiple courts.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Citizen TV holds 56% audience share as social media surpasses TV

    Citizen TV remains Kenya's most-watched station with 56 per cent audience share, but social media has overtaken television as the leading source of news, accounting for 27 per cent of consumption compared to TV's 25 per cent, according to the 2025 State of the Media Report Survey.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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