Royal Media

Royal Media

http://www.royalmedia.co.ke/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-media-services-limited/

Royal Media Services (RMS), a privately owned Kenyan company founded in 2009, is a broadcast media organization. Employing approximately 930 people, RMS operates a network of fourteen radio stations targeting various Kenyan demographics, in addition to Citizen Television. Its primary business is the production and distribution of broadcast media content.

Revenue

Founded

2009

Headcount

926

Headquarters

Kenya

Primary Segment

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Ownership

Privately Owned

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Dec

3rd

2025

07:57

Directline Assurance Fined Ksh 85M for Abusing Buyer Power Against Two Nairobi Garages

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Directline Assurance Company Limited a total of Ksh85 million for abusing its buyer power against two Nairobi-based automobile repair centres. The decision follows an investigation which revealed that the company associated with media mogul and Royal Media Services (RMS) owner, SK Macharia, had delayed payments to small businesses despite the completion of repair work.

Sep

22nd

2025

08:32

CT_Monitor Company

Dr. S.K. Macharia appoints new management team for Directline Assurance

The Chairman of Royal Media Services (RMS) and the majority shareholder of the Dr. S.K. Macharia appoints new management team for Directline Assurance Company, Dr. S.K. Macharia, has appointed new officers to manage operations at the Directline company.

Citizen Digital

Aug

20th

2025

10:11

Former Royal Media Journalist Ajo Mbuta Joins Race to Replace Slain MP Were

Former Radio Ramogi journalist and comedian George Otieno, popularly known as Ajo Mbuta, has declared his bid to contest the Kasipul parliamentary seat left vacant following the murder of MP Charles Ong'ondo Were. Otieno, who worked at Royal Media Services prior to joining politics, is one of several candidates hoping to secure the seat in the upcoming November 27 by-election, as announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Aug

10th

2025

15:41

Regulatory and Legal

Directline shareholders sue to block AG probe

Wrangling shareholders of Directline have moved to court to challenge an investigation ordered by the Attorney-General (AG) into the affairs of the insurance company over a complaint made by Royal Media Services boss SK Macharia. Sureinvest Company Limited and Triad Networks Limited, who claim to be the majority shareholders of the insurance company, question the AG's motive to carry out the investigations, without the permission of the court.

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