Sam Gituku is a renowned Kenyan journalist who has become a permanent fixture on Citizen TV. In 2014, he was named the Young Journalist of the Year by the Media Council of Kenya, a testament of his skills and hard work.
Apart from anchoring news, Gituku writes on politics and human interest stories for Royal Media Services digital platform. He is also an excellent interviewer who has sat across many politicians and asked them tough questions.
One of his interviews that trended was when he interviewed Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru and now President William Ruto. The questions were so heated that the governor snapped at him.
Here is his story as told by WoK.
Sam Gituku Age
The media personality was born on 14th August 1989.
Sam Gituku Education
He holds a Diploma in Accounting from Excel Institute of Professional Studies where he graduated in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science in Information Studies from Moi University.
He sharpened his skills in the highly competitive world of journalism by serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Horizon Magazine and as a program host and news presenter at Moi University, MU FM, from August 2010 to April 2011.
The celebrated journalist served as the chairperson of the Moi University Catholic Students Association.
In 2015, he graduated with a Masters in Communication Studies from the University of Nairobi alongside other media personalities.
Career
In November 2014, he began his journey with Royal Media Services working as a reporter for Citizen TV. His coverage of the Garissa University Al-Shabaab attack was spot on and many commended the young journalist for his professionalism.
Over the years, the journalist has presented/ anchored news on a number of topics. With speciality in news coverage, research and production, Sam has over seven years experience in political, human interest and crime stories.
Sam Gituku Marriage
In 2019, he wedded his long term girlfriend Ivy Waitherero in a beautiful ceremony. Top media personalities including Joe Ageyo, Mark Otani, Mumbi Warui, and Wahiga Mwaura showed up to witness their colleague marry the woman of his dreams.
The ceremony was held at Deliverance Church, Lang’ata while the reception was held at the lush green compound of Nairobi Academy. His wife works also works at Citizen TV as a news director.
Interviews with politicians
His interviews have been explosive if not bold. He put president William Ruto on the spot with his hard hitting well researched questions on the housing levy that metamorphosed into a tax.
Here is an excerpt of the interview,
Sam Gituku: Do you know how much you have so far collected for the housing project?
Ruto: 60 billion per month.
Sam Gituku: 60 billion?
Ruto: Yes. Sam Gituku: 60 billion?
Ruto: Yes.
Sam Gituku: So you will have collected 720 billion in 1 year?
Ruto: I meant 6 billion
This was the same case when left the then Trade CS Moses Kuria with an egg on his face over the cost of cooking oil.
