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Royal Media Services

Also known as: Royal Media Services Football Club · RMS

Media company where Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia sought shelter and was arrested in August 2026.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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Sunday 13 September

  1. Study finds Kagure most influential female leader in Nairobi

    A Centre for African Progress study of 6,000 respondents ranked businesswoman and politician Agnes Kagure as Nairobi's most influential female leader with 30 per cent support, followed by Millicent Omanga at 26 per cent.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Viral photo comparison sparks gender transition rumors online

    A Kenyan spoken-word artist posted a side-by-side recreation of a 2016 photo taken at his friend's 2026 wedding, which went viral on social media with millions of views as users debated changes in the group composition between the two images.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Diaspora group warns Kenya risks 2007-2008 violence repeat

    A US-based chapter of Linda Mwananchi movement warned Kenya risks returning to 2007-2008 post-election political violence, after armed youths barricaded roads, torched vehicles and attacked journalists during the movement's Homa Bay rally on August 16. The group called for accountability for anyone involved in the violence, regardless of their political affiliation or position.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. LSK reviews MPs Kaguchia and Kaluma for alleged inciting remarks

    The Law Society of Kenya has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to establish whether they amount to professional misconduct. LSK warned that lawyers do not shed their professional obligations when they take up political office.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 17 August

  1. Orengo condemns attack on journalists covering Homa Bay tour

    Siaya Governor James Orengo condemned attacks on journalists from Royal Media Services, KTN, K24, and other outlets covering the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay on Sunday, calling the violence, equipment theft, and intimidation a direct threat to media freedom. The attacks occurred during violence that left one person dead and 46 others injured.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 16 August

  1. Violence erupts at Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County

    Ugly scenes marked Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with one vehicle torched, several people including journalists injured, and 17 suspects arrested. Attacks on supporters began Saturday night when goons attacked a hotel and blocked roads to a planned church service, while youths from both the Linda Mwananchi movement and pro-government groups armed themselves and clashed.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. DPP warns of prosecution for political incitement, gang sponsorship

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has warned politicians against fuelling political intolerance through inflammatory remarks and sponsoring criminal gangs, stating his office will pursue further arrests to safeguard peace and the rule of law. The warning follows the arrest of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and comes amid heightened political tensions.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Ichung'wah says leaders should not defend arrested politician

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying leaders should allow the law to take its course instead of protesting legal action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks. Ichung'wah argued that true leadership demands condemning politicians whose statements could incite unrest rather than defending them for political gain.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UDA MP Kagombe threatens defection over Kaguchia arrest

    Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, defending Kaguchia as a duly elected representative entitled to the same treatment as any other member of parliament.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. MP Kaguchia detained after overnight police custody, vows to continue

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

  4. MP warns police defying court orders risks banana republic

    Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic. She said officers at Kamukunji and Central police stations denied lawyers access to Kaguchia and moved him between stations in violation of legal procedures.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Mukurweini MP arraigned over alleged inciting remarks

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. High Court orders Mukurweini MP released on Ksh100k bail

    Kiambu High Court Judge Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi ordered the release of Mukurweini MP John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia on Ksh100,000 cash bail after his arrest over remarks made at a weekend rally in Nyeri. The substantive hearing is set for September 16.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mukurwe-ini MP arrested at media offices over alleged inflammatory remarks

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI detectives at Royal Media Services offices on Monday after spending the night there. He had arrived for a television interview on Sunday and, upon learning of the arrest warrant, remained in the RMS offices overnight out of concern about hooded armed men who had arrived to apprehend him over alleged inflammatory political statements made at a Nyeri county rally on Saturday.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gachagua condemns arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP Kaguchia

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, describing it as an attempt to use the criminal justice system to intimidate political opponents and accusing the government of selective application of the law.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Gachagua accuses Ruto administration of political persecution

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, accusing President William Ruto's administration of using the criminal justice system to target political opponents and suppress dissent as part of a pattern of selective law enforcement.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  5. Mukurwe-ini MP Kaguchia held at Kamukunji Police Station

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested and is being held at Kamukunji Police Station. His arrest follows the circulation of a video in which he made controversial remarks targeting supporters of President William Ruto.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  6. Kalonzo condemns Kaguchia arrest, alleges selective law enforcement

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over his public remarks, accusing the government of selectively enforcing the law against opposition figures while shielding government allies. Kalonzo said the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the law must be applied fairly, citing President Ruto's past "shoot and kill" remarks and statements by senior government officials as examples of unequal application.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  7. Kalonzo condemns MP Kaguchia arrest as selective law enforcement

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over alleged inciteful remarks at a political rally, calling for equal application of the law and arguing that other leaders aligned to President Ruto's regime have made similar remarks without consequence.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  8. Opposition demands transparency over MP John Kaguchia arrest

    Opposition leaders, including Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, demanded answers from investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, insisting on transparency regarding the reasons for his detention and adherence to due process and constitutional rights. Kaguchia was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning after being arrested outside Royal Media Services premises on Monday morning.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  9. Mukurweini MP Kaguchia arrested after Royal Media overnight standoff

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by detectives on Monday morning after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had taken refuge claiming police surrounded the premises. He said police were investigating remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, which authorities have termed inflammatory.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  10. MP John Kaguchia arrested after night at RMS offices

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has been apprehended by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services offices, where he took refuge after appearing on Inooro TV's Kiririmbi show. He said he is being probed over remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  11. Mukurweini MP arrested after overnight stay at media studio

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had sought shelter claiming police were waiting to detain him over remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni on Saturday, which he said were misrepresented as inflammatory.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

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

Monday 8 June

  1. Radio personality Machoka denies withdrawing defamation case against MCA

    Radio personality Fred Machoka has told the court that he has not withdrawn the civil case he filed against Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, after social media posts claimed he had withdrawn it following a lunch with Alai. Machoka clarified that the case remains active and the lunch was unrelated to any settlement.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Royal Media Services defeats Feisal Academy 3-2 in friendly

    Royal Media Services came from 2-0 down to beat Kitengela-based Feisal Academy Senior 3-2 in a friendly match, with goals from Ochieng Emmanuel, Jack Kilonzi, and Kelvin Karanja securing the comeback victory on Sunday.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. EBRD plans €200 million initial investment in Kenya expansion

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development plans an initial €200 million (about Sh30.1 billion) deployment into Kenya as it expands operations into Sub-Saharan Africa. The bank will focus on the private sector, targeting investments in manufacturing, agriculture, SMEs, and infrastructure, with dedicated credit lines and advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Royal Media Services wins multiple awards at Media Excellence Awards

    Royal Media Services won several awards at the 2026 Annual Media Excellence Awards by the Media Council of Kenya, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for Managing Director Wachira Waruru and the Best Prime Time Production award. News Gang won in the Media Freedom category.

    16 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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. SDT blocks FKF ouster, maintains Hussein pending further investigations

    The Sports Disputes Tribunal temporarily suspended FKF President Hussein Mohammed's ouster over a Ksh. 47.7 million insurance scandal and blocked McDonald Mariga's appointment as "Acting President" pending investigations, days after NEC members voted to remove him.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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