The High Court in Nairobi is currently hearing a dispute over the control of Directline Assurance Company Limited, a prominent insurer for Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). This long-running conflict intensified last September when Directline’s Chief Executive Officer moved to cite Royal Media Services (RMS) chairperson Dr. S.K. Macharia for contempt of court.

• The dispute originated from Dr. S.K. Macharia's alleged unlawful takeover of Directline Assurance Company Limited offices, dissolution of its board, and appointment of new management despite existing court orders.
• Dr. S.K. Macharia, who is both the chairman of Royal Media Services and the majority shareholder of Directline Assurance Company, has appointed Wilson Wambugu Maina as the acting Chief Executive Officer.
• The High Court previously barred Royal Media Services from airing advertisements related to Directline, citing risks to the insurer's financial stability.