Mediamax has dismissed as fake a circulating notice claiming that Kameme FM woul…

Mediamax has dismissed as fake a circulating notice claiming that Kameme FM would be shut down for 30 days.

The notice, which had been widely shared online, claimed that the Kikuyu-language station would go off air from Thursday, June 18, following an alleged show-cause notice from the Media Council of Kenya and an internal editorial review by Mediamax.

Through Kameme FM’s official social media pages, Mediamax flagged the notice as fake and made it clear that it had not sanctioned any closure of the station.

The fake statement had claimed that Kameme FM and Kameme FM Online would suspend broadcasts to allow company-wide editorial training, policy review and internal restructuring, but Mediamax has now moved to shut down the speculation.

Kameme FM remains one of Mediamax Network’s flagship radio brands, with a strong audience across the Mt Kenya region, where vernacular radio continues to play a major role in politics, public opinion and community conversation.

The fake shutdown notice also came at a time when Kameme FM has been attracting political attention, especially after presenter Muthoni wa Kirumba, popularly known as Baby Top, recently raised alarm over her safety and accused powerful figures of exposing her private information online.

For now, the confirmed position is that Kameme FM has not been shut down, and the widely circulated 30-day closure notice is fake.

A notice circulating on social media claiming that Kameme FM could be shut down by the Media Council of Kenya has been flagged as fake after checks on the council’s official platforms failed to show any such communication.

The document being shared online appears to be addressed to Mediamax Network Limited Chief Executive Officer Ken Ngaruiya and claims to be a notice to show cause over alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism.

The fake notice also claims that the matter relates to content allegedly aired on Kameme FM between June 8 and June 15, 2026 during the Arahuka Show and Canjamuka Show hosted by Muthoni wa Kirumba and Chef Gathembu.

The document was shared alongside claims that Kameme FM, which has been associated with pro-Rigathi Gachagua commentary, could be closed down.

However, checks on the Media Council of Kenya website show no official statement, advisory, press release or notice confirming any action to shut down Kameme FM.

The council’s official website lists recent newsroom updates, advisories and publications, but no matching communication on Kameme FM appears among the available official releases.

The absence of the alleged notice from the council’s official platforms raises questions about its authenticity.

The Media Council of Kenya normally publishes formal statements, advisories and official communications through its website and verified channels.

For now, there is no official confirmation from the Media Council of Kenya that Kameme FM has been shut down or that such a shutdown process has been announced.

Kenyans should therefore treat the circulating notice with caution and avoid sharing it as an official Media Council communication unless the council confirms it directly through its verified platforms.

The fake notice is part of a growing pattern where documents bearing the names and logos of public institutions are circulated online to mislead the public during politically sensitive moments.