Kenyan TV Station K24 Dismisses Shutdown Claims, Continues Broadcasting Amid Massive Layoffs

Kenyan TV station K24 dismisses shutdown claims, continues broadcasting amid massive layoffs

On 15 August 2025, the station dismissed rumours of a shutdown as fake news. However, parent company Mediamax is undergoing major restructuring, with reports suggesting that up to 90% of newsroom staff have been laid off.

“BREAKING: K24 TV, owned by Mediamax Limited, has been officially shut down after 17 year of operation in Kenya,” reads a claim circulating widely on Facebook.

Mediamax Limited is a…