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Here’s everything you need to know about Sam Gituku, the sharp‑witted Kenyan journalist and prime‑time anchor at Citizen TV:

 Early Life & Education

  • Born: August 14, 1989, into a family with strong public service roots—his father, Ngari Gituku, served as Private Secretary to Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki
  • Academics:
    • Diploma in Accounting (Excel Institute, 2008)
    • BSc in Information Science (Moi University)
    • MSc in Communication Studies (University of Nairobi, ~2015)
    • Executive Master’s in Media Leadership & Innovation (Aga Khan University)
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

 Career Highlights

  • Entry Point: Joined Royal Media Services in 2012 at Radio Citizen, covering Machakos County
  • Television Anchor: By 2014, he transitioned to Citizen TV. Currently co-hosts flagship shows like DayBreak, News Gang, and Sam’s Sense
  • Notable Coverage:
    • Garissa University terror attack (2015)
    • 2016 U.S. presidential election (reporting from Washington, D.C.)
    • Kenya’s 2017 general elections, including Supreme Court proceedings
  • Award: Young Journalist of the Year, Media Council of Kenya (2014)

 Reporting Style & Impact

  • Reputation: Known for incisively grilling government officials—like CS Moses Kuria and Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi—holding them to account in live interviews
  • Strength: Fuses strong data analysis (bolstered by his CPA training) with sharp political insight—making complex economic and policy issues accessible to viewers

 Personal Life

  • Ethnicity: Kikuyu, from Central Kenya
  • Marital Status: Married to Ivy Waitherero (a former Citizen TV colleague) in May 2019 at Deliverance Church, Karen
  • Privacy: Keeps family life out of the public eye; no confirmed info about children

Salary & Net Worth (Note: unofficial estimates)

  • Monthly Pay: Reports suggest KSh 600k–800k (~$4k–$6k), in line with top anchor salaries .
  • Net Worth: Estimated around $750k (~KSh 150M), factoring in salary, consulting gigs, event moderations, and asset investments

Quick Profile

Detail Info
Name Sam Gituku
DOB August 14, 1989 (age 35/36 in 2025)
Education BSc Moi U; MSc UoN; EMMLI Aga Khan; CPA
Employer Citizen TV (Royal Media Services)
Key Programs DayBreak, News Gang, Sam’s Sense
Style Data-driven, incisive interviews
Major Events Covered Garissa (2015), U.S. Election (2016), Kenya Election (2017)
Award Young Journalist of the Year (2014)
Wife Ivy Waitherero (m. 2019)
Ethnicity Kikuyu
Estimated Salary KSh 600k–800k/month
Estimated Net Worth ~$750k (~KSh 150M)

Why He Stands Out

Sam Gituku blends analytical depth—thanks to his background in information science and accounting—with fearless, on‑camera questioning of public figures. His coverage helps shift the media landscape toward data‑driven accountability journali