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Group Editorial Director, Royal Media Services & Journalist
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Linus Kaikai is a highly respected Kenyan journalist and media executive. As Group Editorial Director at Royal Media Services since 2018, he leads editorial operations for Citizen TV, Inooro TV, Ramogi TV, and multiple radio stations. His career includes roles as Managing Editor and GM at NTV Kenya, correspondent for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), and Chairman of the Kenya Editors' Guild. Renowned for his insightful political analysis and firm interviewing style, Kaikai has been a significant figure in Kenyan media for over two decades.
Group Editorial Director, Royal Media Services (2018-Present)
Former Managing Editor & General Manager, NTV Kenya
Former Chairman, Kenya Editors' Guild (KEG)
Arrested alongside colleagues Larry Madowo and Ken Mijungu in January 2018, accused of planning to cover Raila Odinga's symbolic presidential inauguration, amid a government media shutdown. They were later released unconditionally.
His firm stance on media freedom and critical reporting has occasionally drawn criticism from political figures.
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Recipient of the CNN African Journalist of the Year Award (Environment Category, 1999)
Known for moderating high-profile political debates and interviews
