Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended Inooro FM's 21st anniversary celebrations at Carnivore, Nairobi, on Saturday, July 27.
During the event, the DP praised Royal Media Services chairman Dr. SK Macharia for his astute leadership, even as he wished the station many more years of service.
"Hearty Congratulations to Inooro FM on your 21st Anniversary! It has truly been over two decades of sheer dedication and determination from staff and management, which has seen Inooro FM grow into a household name.
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"In a special way, we recognise the leadership of Royal Media Services Chairman Dr SK Macharia, his wife and Vice Chairperson Gathoni Macharia, Managing Director Wachira Waruru and Inooro Station Manager Wanjiku Gitonga for the steady and strategic leadership," Gachagua remarked.
The second in command further maintained that media had become a core component of good governance.
"The media is founded on the cardinal functions of informing, educating and entertaining the public. Increasingly, the media has become a core component of good governance and socioeconomic development," he added.
Among notable leaders who joined the DP during the celebrations were Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris, her Kirinyaga counterpart Njeri Maina, Nyeri County Speaker James Gichuhi, among others.