RMS Vice Chair Gathoni Macharia receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Royal Media Services (RMS) Vice Chairperson Purity Gathoni Macharia has received the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit.

AllAfrica Executive Chairman Amadou Mahtar Ba and Summit Director Dr. Tendai Mhizha, in a joint letter, stated that Mrs. Macharia was recognised for her unparalleled contribution to news media development.

“Your pioneering work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence have not only shaped the landscape of journalism in Kenya but have also set a standard of integrity and professionalism that will continue to inspire the industry for generations,” they stated.

“Your impact on the development of Royal Media Services by creating and delivering content for TV and radio content in vernacular languages to all corners of Kenya is immeasurable, and your legacy is a testament to your passion for truth, storytelling, and the power of communication.”

The award was picked up on Mrs. Macharia’s behalf by RMS Events Manager Renee Makau during the summit held at a Nairobi hotel on Thursday evening.

The RMS Vice Chair, in an acceptance speech read by Renee, stated: “I am deeply humbled and profoundly moved by this Lifetime Achievement Award. To be recognised by esteemed peers and colleagues is an honour that resonates, not just through my career, but through the very core of my personal ethos.

Royal Media Services has been more than just a workplace for me; it has been a garden where my passion for media and communication has been nurtured. A platform where I’ve had the opportunity to inform, educate and entertain our beloved audiences.”