RTG Digital has clarified that the failure to air a scheduled interview with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was due to technical and transmission compatibility challenges, not editorial or political considerations.
In a statement dated January 24, 2025, Royal Halann Limited, the parent company of RTG Digital and its affiliated media platforms, said the interview, which was scheduled for January 22, 2026, could not be broadcast because the required technical thresholds were not met at the time of transmission.
The company explained that RTG operates within a multi-platform digital broadcasting environment that requires full technical alignment to ensure signal quality, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted transmission.
According to the statement, specific challenges related to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) standards and signal integration made it impractical to proceed with the live broadcast as planned.
Royal Halann Limited dismissed claims circulating in the public domain suggesting that the interview was withheld due to editorial rejection or a boycott, terming such assertions inaccurate. The company reaffirmed its commitment to professional journalism, open dialogue, and providing platforms for diverse voices, subject to technical readiness and broadcast standards.
The media group expressed regret over any confusion or inconvenience caused and reiterated its commitment to transparent, responsible, and inclusive media practice.
RTG Digital is a Garissa-based digital media platform operating under Royal Halann Limited, with a growing presence in Kenya’s multi-platform broadcasting space.
