Citizen News

Citizen Digital App is Kenya’s no. 1 News App.

Royal Media Services · newsapp.citizentv.royalmedia.citizentvnews

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v4.0.1 23 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.0.1 (59)
Updated: Aug 8, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 23 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS, MIPS 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jul 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 2
Website: citizentv.co.ke
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Citizen News is an app by Royal Media Services in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, MIPS and MIPS 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

What's new in v4.0.1

Updated minor bugs

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Citizen News App for Android is designed for use on both your phone and tablet. Get the latest breaking news, entertainment, sports, politics or business from Kenya and around the world, watch citizen tv online anywhere, anytime. Share the app with your Friends and stand a chance to win amazing prizes like Smartphones and Mobile Data weekly. After Installing, Click on Side Navigation Menu, and select Share App, then Invite your Friends. Watch Promo Video Above. App Features: >Get breaking news alerts >Watch citizen tv live >Save your favorite news articles for offline reading >Resize article's text size >Explore related news >Customize app's Layout >Watch your favorite kenyan shows like papa shirandula, tahidi high, mother-in-law, shamba shape-up & Catch up with afrosinema and your favorite soap operas. >Read Top Stories, News, Politics, Business, Sports, Lifestyle/Entertainment and many more from Kenya and around the world. N/B: There is a temporary problem experienced by those who downloaded our app on 1st and 2nd August 2015. In case you are unable to receive the latest news from the app due to this issue, please go to Settings, select Applications then Citizen News, click on Clear Data. The app will work fine after doing this. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to our users.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 8, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Royal Media Services Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 8, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 8, 2026
Signed byCN=Royal Media Services Ltd, O=Royal Media Services Ltd
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E2:E1:F7:08:E2:33:E9:C9:E7:85:34:12:A8:AC:6B:42:E8:5E:D0:9C
File MD5987f9317705ba6b3dc1be28b46c72cf1
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (2)

Citizen News requests 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Citizen News APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Citizen News APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 987f9317705ba6b3dc1be28b46c72cf1.