top famous media personalities in kenya

Last updated on June 9th, 2023 at 09:58 pm

Kenya is endowed with multitalented scribes who have earned their reputation through the airwaves. Kenyanest has sampled some of the top famous media personalities in Kenya but make no mistake, the list is by no means exhaustive.

1. Jeff Koinange

Jeff is one of the ten richest journalists in Kenya. The Kenyan journalist has 25 years in the media sector. He worked at other stations such as KTN and K24 before joining Citizen and Hot 96. His show on Citizen on Wednesday attracts thousands of Kenyans.

On Sunday, he hosts Sunday Live with Victoria Rubadiri and you won’t miss watching this well-explained story. On Hot 96, Jeff hosts his breakfast show with Professor Hamo, one of Kenya’s top comedians. The show was a hit in all parts of Kenya.

2. Yvonne Okwara

Yvonne Okwara is one of the most popular TV actresses in Kenya. He is a news anchor and director of research and editorial at The Citizen. The letter does its job with commitment and boldness. He hosts the Tonight Show at 9pm on Thursdays.

Due to his hard work, he added another show to host on Citizen called Business Now at 1:15 pm every Monday.

For more than 13 years, the award-winning journalist has gradually moved from one color to another.

He started as a radio host at Royal Media Services.

3. Alex Mwakideu

Mwakideu is one of the journalists accredited by the Media Council of Kenya. He hosts the breakfast show on Milele FM alongside MCA Tricky. The morning show is one of the most listened to on radio.

It is full of fun and makes it a morning for most Kenyans.

The radio announcer has gained popularity over the years, although he plans to stop broadcasting and get involved in politics. Guru Gadio is a husband and father of three children.

4. Ann Kiguta

Ann Kiguta is one of the top 100 journalists in Kenya in 2019. The TV presenter was born in 1984. He is a news anchor, presenter and journalist. Anne hosts the popular K24 show, Punchline, which is a political show.

It comes every Sunday at 9pm.

Before joining K24, the TV broadcaster worked for Hope FM, KTN, Citizen and Capital FM. This woman is a specialist in political appeals in the present.

5. Japani Massawe

Japan is one of the best radio stations of Radio Jambo. He hosts a show called Bustani. He previously worked at Baraka FM, Simba FM, Q FM and Milele FM. The media reporter is loving, persistent, brave and funny.

His Swahili is his passion.

The award-winning Swahili radio presenter anchors his show by interviewing comedians, artists among others. It is interesting and informative when listening to Bustani with Japanese people.

6.Mark Masai

Mark Masai is another journalist approved by the Media Council of Kenya. He started his broadcasting career in 2008 with Nation Media Groups (NTV) at the age of 22. Media supports Press Pass and NTV. The forum allows discussion of how the media system has resolved issues during the week and points out what needs to be improved.

7. Linda Ogutu

Linda is one of the best broadcasters in Kenya. Many Kenyans are still glued to the screen for the main KTN news. The beautiful voice of Linda Ogutu takes KTN into the world of celebrity.

Fans, friends and haters can’t keep her down for her amazing storytelling. This reporter first worked at NTV, which shows his dominance in the Kenyan media space.

8. Maina Kageni

Maina Kageni is one of the highest paid radio broadcasters in Kenya in 2021. 105 beautiful ads are every family’s cup of tea every day. He hosts the morning breakfast show alongside Mwalimu King’ang’i.

Media types earn between 1.2 and 1.8 M per month. But now it has a 20% reduction due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Laughter is the mainstay of his morning show which delights fans.

9. Mwashirima Kapombe

The Swahili news presenter from Citizen tv Kenya is a complete description of professional and sincere work. The news girl graces TV screens every Friday from 7pm with political, business and sports news from Kenya and abroad.

Along with the Citizen Nipashe show, Longa Longa is supported by a variety of media. This is a platform where you can learn Swahili words and now Swahili songs are also shared.

10. Lulu Hassan

Lulu is among the top 100 journalists in Kenya in 2021. His fluent Swahili makes him one of the most loved news anchors among fans. She brings the news with her colleague Rashid Abdalla, her husband.

The Saturday show of Lulu and Abdalla with Bi. Mshwafari advises couples.

The two lovebirds are known for matching outfits.