This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto's glowing tribute to Citizen TV's top anchor Hussein Mohamed has sparked a question about the anchor's potential ownership of shares at Royal Media Services.
During a live interview on Tuesday's Newsnight show, Governor Ruto quipped, 'I bet you (Hussein) must be a shareholder in Citizen, because you are doing so well for Citizen.'
Reactions on social media followed swiftly, with some users asking Hussein to come clean about his potential shareholding.
As a renowned journalist, Hussein Mohamed has gained massive popularity for his excellent grasp of topics and engagement with high-profile guests on his show.
He has successfully interviewed high-profile individuals, including several presidential aspirants prior to the 2017 elections, Deputy President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, among others.
Published on August 26, 2019, at 12:30 PM.