Royal Media Services shines at 14th Marketing World Awards 2025

Royal Media Services (RMS) has once again affirmed its leadership in Kenya’s media and digital space after its flagship digital platform, Citizen Digital, was named Best Digital Platform of the Year at the 14th Marketing World Awards (MWA) Kenya Edition.

The awards gala, held in Nairobi, brought together top brands, agencies, and marketing innovators from across East Africa to celebrate excellence in communication and brand experience.

This year’s edition was particularly successful for RMS, with both the organisation and its talent receiving top honours.

• Marketing Professional of the Year – Renee Makau
• Brand Manager, Events – Royal Media Services
• Digital Leader of the Year – Carol Wachira
• Director, Marketing & Digital Transformation – Royal Media Services
• Citizen Digital - Best Digital Platform 

These recognitions reflect RMS’s strong leadership, creativity, and strategic innovation across the marketing, digital, and events ecosystem.

The award reaffirms Citizen Digital’s position as Kenya’s most trusted and innovative online news and content platform.

Caroline Wachira, Head of Marketing and Digital at RMS, thanked audiences across Kenya and the region for their continued trust and engagement.

“We continue to count on our viewers and users to stay tuned. Download the Citizen Digital App and follow us for trusted, verified information. Digital transformation at RMS is powered by a dedicated team, and this win is for our audience. We celebrate you, and we don’t take your support for granted. In this era of AI, we are committed to using technology to shape the future and elevate our storytelling.”

The event organiser, InstinctWave Group CEO Akin Naphtal, applauded brands shaping Africa’s marketing landscape.

“It has been a long journey—rewarding creativity, innovation, and powerful communication across the region. Tonight, we honour winners from Tanzania, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria for their exceptional creativity. AI and human connectivity must work together—we bridge technology with empathy, and that is the future of marketing.”

The Marketing World Awards, now in its 14th edition, continues to highlight Africa’s most outstanding brands and individuals driving creativity, innovation, and impactful consumer engagement.

For Royal Media Services, the awards underscore a continued commitment to digital excellence, quality storytelling, and delivering trusted content to millions of Kenyans at home and abroad.