These are the Top 5 Radio Co-Presenters In Kenya and Number 3 Is Actually From KBC
Radio has been the most popular media channel in Kenya and the world over. This is because of its advantages which range from reach and diversity to portability and easy access. Majority of the populations across the globe will tell you that radio is the most readily available source of information which they easily access and listen to.
Today, almost all electronic gadgets have inbuilt radios that can be listened to at any time anywhere. Phones, i-pads, laptops and almost everything has at least a radio embedded in it.
Kenya has come a long way since the days of VoK and KBC to oversee a significant growth in radio stations in the country. Today, the country boasts more than 82 radio stations spread across the republic.
Despite this stiff competition, there are shows and co-hosts who have been at the top of their game year in year out, wowing the audiences with their prowess behind the mics and probably commanding the largest listenership in Kenya.
These make the best co-hosts and the top five include the following:
Gidi And Ghost – Radio Jambo
The ‘Unbwogable’ hit maker and IT guru combined with the former Harambee Stars coach and who remains as the most successful national team coach are one of the most listened to co-hosts on radio in Kenya today. The two are well known for their laughter coupled with incisive programmes like the Patanisho section where couples, families and friends re-unite after a break-up. Gidi and Ghost Asubuhi is one of the finest radio shows in Kenya today. As it turns out, so many listeners and especially those from upcountry uncontrollably get thrilled by Radio Jambo’s morning combination, making their show one of the finest on radio. This makes the two inseparable and a perfect combination to listen to.
Alex Mwakideu And Jalang’o – Radio Maisha
The departure of former Radio Maisha queen Esther Ingolo who went to work for the Mombasa County government threatened to break the otherwise up-coming Standard Group owned radio station. However, when Jalang’o left Kiss 100 to team up with Alex Mwakideu, hope was restored and as expected, the two have lived to many listeners’ expectations. Jalang’o and Mwakideu combination is arguably another best radio duo to ever be behind the microphones and the audio consoles. To date, the two have taken the Maisha Asubuhi show to another level thanks to their prowess on radio matters.
Bonnie Musambi and Cynthia Anyango – KBC
There was a time when KBC was everybody’s favourite radio station, probably because it was the only available radio station then. The state-owned broadcaster enjoyed monopoly for a long time until when media freedom was realized in Kenya with the coming up of more radio stations giving it a run for its money and listenership. Dspite KBC today playing third fiddle to other radio stations, Bonnie Musambi and Cynthia Anyango have given the station an edge over other radio stations, thanks to their dexterity behind the microphones. Cynthia Anyango worked at Sheki FM before her talented was spotted and got poached from the Mombasa-based radio station. Her coming to KBC helped complement the ever effective Bonnie Musambi, effectively putting their Zinga La Asubuhi show among the best radio shows in Kenya. It is not a surprise even as many people have shifted allegiance from KBC Bonnie and Cynthia still command a massive following, thanks to their competence as a morning combination.
Maina Kageni and Mwalimu King’ang’I – Classic 105
Tune in to 105.2 every morning and a deep, commanding and authoritative voice will meet your ears as Maina welcomes you to the Maina and King’ang’I in the morning show. The two, Maina Kageni and comedian Churchill are one of the best combination on radio today. Maina has always spoken the best and authoritative English in radio while Mwalimu King’ang’I has always brought the best comedy on radio. Classic 105 is arguably famed because of the two’s undying competence on radio. Maina and King’ang’I in the morning is a show you wouldn’t want to miss.
Massawe Japanni And Cleophas Awinja – Milele FM
Massawe Japanni and comedian Cleophas Awinja had made Q FM one of the most revered radio stations until there was a mass exodus from the nation media group-owned radio stations. It was Massawe Japanni who left first. Awinja lamented that his life wouldn’t be the same again without Massawe. And as it turned out, Awinja meant every word he uttered. He followed Massawe to Milele FM and the two were once again teamed together. Since then, Milele FM has been on the rise especially on the evenings. As people leave offices for their homes, Milele FM is the station to tune to. Massawe and Awinja are one of the most entertaining radio personalities in Kenya today.
