Radio continues to be a popular medium of mass communication in Kenya, with many listeners tuning in to their favourite stations every day, so we naturally narrowed our list to the 11 most popular ones.
According to a recent Geo Poll media survey, the following are Kenya’s top 11 radio stations:
This article’s data is an aggregation of data from GeoPoll’s daily audience measurement data collection.
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Radio Citizen
Radio Citizen FM: Based in Nairobi, this station is known for its mix of music and talk shows. It commands more than 10% of the market share.
Radio Citizen FM was founded in 2001 and has become a leading voice in the Kenyan media landscape.
In addition to its core programming, the station supports social and community outreach initiatives such as education and health.
Radio Jambo
Radio Jambo is a popular Kenyan radio station that broadcasts in Swahili. It is owned by Radio Africa Group, one of the country’s major media companies.
The station is well-known for its programming in the areas of news, music, and entertainment. It has a strong presence in the Kenyan market and is widely heard by approximately 8.69% of the market.
Classic 105
The “Classic 105 Breakfast Show,” which airs on weekday mornings and is hosted by Maina Kageni and Mwalimu King’ang’i, is one of the station’s most popular programs.
The station is known for its entertaining and informative content, and it has a large and loyal audience, accounting for approximately 7% of the market share.
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Radio Maisha
Radio Maisha is a popular Kenyan radio station that broadcasts in Swahili.
The Standard Group owns Radio Maisha. The station is well-known for its programming in the areas of news, music, and entertainment.
Mwende Macharia, known for her engaging personality and ability to connect with listeners, is one of the most popular presenters.
Kiss 100
Kiss 100 FM is known for playing a variety of local and international music, such as pop, hip-hop, R&B, and others. Aside from music, the station broadcasts a variety of talk shows and news programs.
The “Breakfast Show,” which airs on weekday mornings and is hosted by Kamene Goro and Oga Obinna, is one of Kiss FM’s most popular programs.
The show is well-known for its entertaining and informative content, and it has a large and devoted fan base, commanding a market share of approximately 6%.
Milele FM
Mediamax Limited owns Milele FM, a leading Swahili radio station in Kenya. The station’s breakfast show, hosted by Alex Mwakideu and Jacquey ‘Wilbroda’ Nyaminde, is well-known.
NRG Radio
NRG radio is the most popular station among the 15-24 age group, with a market share of approximately 42% of those between the ages of 15 and 24.
Inooro FM
Inooro FM is a vernacular radio station broadcasting in Kikuyu. The station is most popular among rural audiences and among those aged 35 and older.
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Kameme FM
Kameme FM is a popular vernacular radio station in Kenya’s central region, where the Kikuyu language is widely spoken.
Hot 96
Hot 96 is a radio station that caters to 18-35-year-old urban and periurban audiences.
