LINUS KAIKAI
| DATE OF BIRTH | Unknown |
| GENDER | Male |
| OCCUPATION | Journalist |
Biography
Linus Kaikai is the Group Editorial & Strategy Director at Royal Media Services (RMS), playing a key role in shaping the editorial direction & strategy of Citizen TV.
He was born in Transmara, Narok County, and raised in a remote village near the Maasai Mara National Park.
Kaikai is the sixth born in a family of ten children, with four brothers and five sisters. His father had a keen interest in news and current affairs, which sparked Kaikai’s passion for journalism from an early age.
Growing up in this area, Kaikai frequently missed school due to encounters with roaming wild animals.
Linus has reported on significant historical events, including the death of Mozambique’s former President and the assassination of Burkina Faso’s President Thomas Sankara, which deepened his passion for journalism.
Education
After completing his primary school education, Kaikai proceeded to Kilgoris Secondary School, where he nurtured his journalism aspirations.
Thereafter, he attended the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC), where he trained in Radio and TV broadcasting.
He holds a master’s degree in international journalism from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and a Law Degree from the University of Nairobi.
Career of Linus Kaikai
Kaikai’s professional career began at the Kenya Television Network (KTN), where he worked until June 1999.
His dedication and talent quickly propelled him through the ranks, leading to his recognition as the 1997 CNN African Television Journalist 1st Prize winner while at KTN.
Similarly, Kaikai was honoured with the Environmental Journalist of the Year Award the following year, marking the beginning of a highly decorated career in journalism.
Afterwards, joined the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), where he spent eight years and advanced from a correspondent to the position of Bureau Chief.
His time at SABC was marked by significant achievements and extensive experience in international journalism.
Return to KTN and transition to NTV
In 2007, Kaikai returned to KTN as the Managing Editor overseeing Quality and Product Development. After two years, he transitioned to NTV, where he continued his career and eventually served as Managing Editor.
During his time at NTV, Kaikai experienced both successes and challenges. One notable incident occurred in 2018 when he and two other journalists were forced to sleep in the office after security guards learned of a plot to arrest them.
Kaikai was reportedly targeted for a statement he made as the Kenya Editors Guild chairman, accusing the government of media suppression.
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