Wanyama formally resigned from Royal Media Services, bringing to an end nearly 11 years of service at one of Kenya’s leading media houses.
According to his resignation records, he submitted his letter on July 3, 2026, and his final day at the company was August 4.
His decision marks a major shift from the newsroom to the political arena where he will now seek to convince Malava residents that he is the right person to represent their interests in Parliament.
Wanyama joined Royal Media Services on September 1, 2015, initially working as a reporter and camera person based in Eldoret.
Over the years, he rose through the ranks to become Citizen TV’s senior correspondent covering Uasin Gishu County.
In his resignation letter, Wanyama expressed appreciation to the leadership of RMS for the opportunity, mentorship and professional growth he received during his time at the media organisation.
He also committed to ensuring a smooth transition and handing over company equipment and responsibilities before leaving.
His political entry comes at a time when several Kenyan journalists and media personalities are increasingly turning their attention to elective politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
The transition has also attracted attention from the Media Council of Kenya, which is working on guidelines governing journalists who declare political ambitions.
The proposed rules are expected to require journalists seeking elective positions to leave active newsroom duties and observe timelines designed to protect the credibility and impartiality of news coverage.
The guidelines are also expected to ensure that media organisations provide balanced coverage to all political candidates, preventing former journalists from receiving preferential treatment because of their previous relationships within newsrooms.
Wanyama is not the only media personality preparing for a political contest.
Other journalists and media practitioners have been linked to various elective positions, including Trevor Ombija, Lulu Hassan, Stephen Letoo, Tina Ogal, former news anchor Willis Raburu and Inooro TV's Michael Njenga.
Wanyama’s move therefore adds another familiar media face to Kenya’s growing list of journalist-turned politicians.
His challenge will now be to transform years of experience telling stories about communities into a political campaign capable of winning the confidence and votes of Malava residents in 2027.
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