Royal Media Services-owned station Citizen TV has announced the replacement of Francis Gachuri on their Thursday segment News Gang with Sam Gituku. The veteran broadcast journalist, well-known for his outstanding ability to break down complex topics and numbers in a way that is easily understandable to the audience, joined the News Gang as the ‘New Gangster’ on April 6th, 2023. He will host a new segment called ‘Sam Sense’ and be part of the News Gang team alongside founding members Linus Kaikai, Jamila Mohamed, and Yvonne Okwara.
Just recently, Royal Media Services also unveiled Mike Njenga and Wangeci wa Muriuki as the duo to replace Francis Gachuri on the Kiririmbi show. Mike and Wangeci will take over the Kiririrmbi Show from Gachuri, who recently parted ways with the media after 17 years to take up a new position as the Director of Communications in the Ministry of Interior. The new duo expressed excitement over taking over the show and promised to give their viewers the best.
During his farewell speech on the News Gang, Gachuri reflected on his 17-year journey at the media house, thanking his colleagues, bosses, and viewers for their support. Every journalist that was present gave their farewell wishes and speeches. Yvonne Okwara noted that they would have celebrated five years of knowing each other and being friends in May, thanking him for being a great friend, colleague, and mentor. They even ended up playing Nursery Rhymes “By shot, I love you, baby.”
Gituku’s replacement of Gachuri on the News Gang and the Kiririmbi show’s new duo demonstrate Royal Media Services’ commitment to keeping its viewers informed with seasoned journalists in its team. These developments also show the talent and diversity of the Kenyan media industry, which continues to evolve and grow with the times.
In conclusion, the announcement of Sam Gituku’s replacement of Francis Gachuri on Citizen TV’s News Gang and the new duo for the Kiririmbi show are significant developments in the Kenyan media industry. These changes reflect the talent and diversity of the industry and Royal Media Services’ commitment to keeping its viewers informed with seasoned journalists in its team.
