Wachira Waruru is regarded as a revolutionary figure in Kenya due to his remarkable achievements in driving the country’s growth, particularly his unmatched influence in the media industry.
Since joining Royal Media Services in 2007, Wachira Waruru has been the Managing Director for over ten years.
He transformed the struggling Citizen TV and its related radio stations by focusing on local and diverse content with a dynamic news team.
This strategy helped Citizen TV surpass established media firms like KTN and NTV, leading to a significant increase in viewership.
The media maverick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Nairobi. Waruru started his media journey as an Editorial Director at Standard Group in 1998.
After five successful years at the helm, he moved to KBC, where he continued to make waves in the industry for another three years.
His dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence landed him the top job at RMS, a few years after its inception.
Waruru’s leadership helped Citizen TV scale new heights, winning over audiences across the country.
In 2021, Waruru’s visionary leadership led RMS to take a giant leap into the digital era, with the launch of their mobile application.
Within just 24 hours of its release, the app had already been downloaded by over a million users, quickly becoming the most popular news app in the country.
From September 2007 to April 2010, Waruru Wachira was at the helm of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) as its chairman.
He also served as a board member at the Kenya Cultural Centre between May 2015 and April 2018. Additionally, he held the position of chairperson of the Media Owners Association (MOA).
In April 2020, Waruru also contributed his expertise as a member of the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund, a role he continues to serve to date.
In recognition of his exceptional contribution to Kenya’s fight against the pandemic, he was bestowed with the prestigious Presidential Order of Service, Uzalendo Award by President Uhuru Kenyatta in July 2020.
Who owns Chaka Ranch?
Chaka Ranch owes its existence to Wachira Waruru, the Group Managing Director of Royal Media Services.
The media genius invested a fortune to establish a paradise beneath the blue sky. Since its establishment in 2016, Wachira Waruru has been at the helm of Chaka Ranch as its Chairman and owner.
Widely acclaimed as one of the most popular leisure parks in Kenya, Chaka Ranch is a veritable playground for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Chaka Ranch, nestled in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, hosts various events such as weddings, birthdays, team building, and holiday celebrations.
With an array of recreational activities and land spanning over 130 acres, Chaka Ranch stands out as a top destination for many seeking a fun-filled experience.
The activities include quad biking, water parks, go-karting, an action arena, magi buggies, and paintball.
The meticulously maintained lawns and impressive architecture of the structures at Chaka Ranch offer a splendid haven for countless visitors seeking amusement and entertainment.
The strides made by Wachira Waruru in building Chaka Ranch have inspired other journalists, such as Trevor Ombija, to venture into side businesses as a means of boosting their income.
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Son of Former Nyeri MP
Unknown to many, Waruru Wachira is the son of Former Nyeri MP, Waruru Kanja. His father served during the Late president Moi’s regime for a long period.
Kanja was briefly the Minister for Information and Broadcasting in the 1980s. Sadly, he passed away on December 13th, 2013 at the age of 83.
