This archive report was first published on 27 August 2019.
Published on August 27, 2019, the Kenyan media industry has witnessed a significant shift in recent years. Women have joined the industry, bringing a fresh perspective and challenging their male counterparts.
However, not all journalists work on radio and TV. It takes a talented and creative individual with a voice for radio to make it on air. Fortunately, Kenya has a few talented radio personalities who have met this requirement.
Meet Kenya's Most Powerful Radio Pairs ¶
From radio kings Maina Kageni and Mwalimu King'ang'i to Shix Kapyienga and Rapcha The Sayantist, here are the powerful radio media pairs in Kenya.
1. Maina Kageni and Mwalimu King'ang'i ¶
Hosts of the Classic breakfast show, Maina Kageni and Mwalimu King'ang'i are the number 1 show on Kenyan radio. Their show targets the elite and is one of the most top-listened-to breakfast shows on radio.
2. Jalango and Alex Mwakideu ¶
Hosting Radio Maisha's breakfast show #AlexNaJalas, Jalango and Alex Mwakideu have an interesting bromance and radiochemistry. Their show is mostly conducted in Swahili.
3. Mbusii na Lion ¶
Hosts of the popular reggae show, Teke Teke on Radio Jambo, Mbusii na Lion are the youth and reggae lovers' main target group.
4. Gidi And Ghost Patanisho ¶
Popularly known for the Patanisho morning show on Radio Jambo, Gidi And Ghost Patanisho's main target is the common Kenyans, especially those living in the 'mashinani' areas.
5. Awinja and Nyosh Gathu ¶
Hosts of the Rhumba show on the newest radio station, Qwetu FM, Awinja and Nyosh Gathu are the newest addition to Kenya's radio scene.
6. Shix Kapyienga and Rapcha The Sayantist ¶
Popularly known by her street name Shix Kapienga, Wanjiku Karanja is an actress and a radio presenter at HOT 96. Her show, Dropzone, is hosted together with Rapcha the Sayantist.
