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Former 10 over 10 host Joey Muthengi lands new job at Capital FM 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Former Citizen TV host Joey Muthengi is back on Radio after almost five years.

The sassy presenter, who was forced to resign at Citizen TV following her deal with a betting company, will replace Cess Mutungi on the Jam on Capital FM.

Decade

Mutungi has been on the show for 10 straight years. On social media, Mutungi thanked her fans for the support and push all through the decade. She will draw the curtains on Friday, 31 May.

Thank you for a fabulous 10years. Thank you for your love, support and strength. It’s been amazing ????????????” she posted.

Muthengi, who recently also landed another job at Voice of America (VOA) -a US government-funded international radio broadcast with its headquarters in Washington DC, shared on social media that she’ll be start working soon at Capital.

 

Capital FM presenter Walubengo quits yet again just months after she joined the station 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Radio presenter Laura Walubengo has left Capital FM for the second time. The popular presenter who also worked as head of Capital FM’s Digital Media, left the station just seven months after rejoining.

Her colleague Amina Abdi Rabar who co-hosts the Capital Breakfast alongside Maqbul, broke the news after she wished a happy birthday, followed by the exit message.

“Laura’s last day at @capitalfmkenya bye my love & happy birthday @laurawalubengo Outfit @house_of_hussam,” read Amina’s post.

Moves

Her move comes barely a week after another Capital FM employee, Wanjira Longauer, left the station. Walubengo worked at Capital as a presenter before she left for South African firm Multi Choice in 2014, and became the Lead Digital Communications Specialist East Africa for DStv Kenya.

Popular Capital FM presenter quits after four years in the station

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Lately there has been a lot of reshuffles in the media industry. Presenters have been quitting left right and center as they look for greener pastures.

The latest radio presenter to join the movement is Capital FM presenter Wanjira Longauer who has been hosting The Fuse for almost four years now alongside Taylor.

Taking to Instagram, she posted her exit news saying that fan should tune in for her lost show.

“@capitalfmkenya and I have made magique over the last 4 years. Tune in for some last min fun together on my final show. 98.4, mad love, baby!!,” she said on social media.

Good byes

Capital FM’s Managing Director Somoina Kimojino and DJ Protege also confirmed the moves wishing her all the best.

“You came in green but with so much flair. I have enjoyed watching you grow and blossom into such an amazing strong personality. I wish you the best in your future endeavors and remember you will always be part of the Capital family! Much One love! #cfmfamilia”, said Kimojino. 

“You picked a bad time to leave me Lucille!! ??? with four hungry children & a crop in the field…. Sad to see @wanluv leave the #fusefusion team @capitalfmkenya but for growth you must take a leap of faith!!! ??? All the best miss randrine…” added Protege. 

Listen or Skip? Legendary Radio and TV personality Fareed Khimani is back on radio

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

While many believe once popular, funny and canny  radio presenter Fareed Khimani is washed up, it seems a popular radio station and some fans still believe he has some juice left.

The legendary host who worked for Capital FM, XFM and Nation FM in the early 2000s is back in the frequency via a station that is also trying to make a comeback after several failed relaunches: Nation FM.

Taking to Instagram, the presenter alerted fans that he’s back to hosting the morning show on Nation.

“Alright. Now it’s really on 96.3 in the morning… tomorrow fro. 6am. This son of a gun is back,” Tweeted Fareed.

Shutting down

Nation is struggling to reenter the market two years after it shutting down alongside sister stations QTV, QFM and Rwanda’s KFM.

Here’s what fans had to say:

https://twitter.com/CornColly/status/1011504517685399552

Anita Nderu comes out to defend her honor after being trolled by KOT for days

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Anita Nderu was ruthlessly trolled after Capital FM announced that they had chosen her to replace Amina Abdi who joined NTV to host the Trend.

Anita will be hosting ‘Hits not Homework’ on Capital FM which was previously being hosted by Amina Abdi. KOT was angry at Anita because Capital FM held a talent search meant to unveil the new hosts of show.

Even more annoying is that Anita Nderu was a Judge at the talent search. The ideal candidate for the job was supposed to be between the age of 19 and 25 years with no prior experience.

Capital FM finally announced that ‘Hits not Homework’ will be hosted by four presenters. They presenters include; Tracy Wanjiru, Anne Mwaura, Jo Kisila and Anita Nderu.

L-R: Anita Nderu, Anne Mwaura, Tracy Wanjiru and Jo Kisila and Anita Nderu at work on Capital FM
I was simply moved departments

Anita Nderu has responded days after KOT went HAM on her. The Capital FM presenter explains that she just changed department contrary to early belief that Capital FM had settled on her as the only presenter to host ‘Hits Not Homework’.

“After being trolled all weekend for being the third presenter of a competition I did not “win”, I was simply moved departments and the actual three winners are a major part of the show I am now a part of, for once this week being 3rd isn’t a bad thing!” Wrote Anita Nderu.

 

 

 

Joe Muchiri forced to apologize after wishing rape upon a woman who revealed she will not vote for Nyashinski

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Capital FM employee Joe Muchiri has been left with no option but to apologize for making inhumane statements against a violinist who publicly came out to say that she was not going to vote for Nyashinski but Wizkid in the MTVEMA which was being competed for by several African artists.

Well, many thought that she was not being patriotic however could not do anything about it since she was old enough to make her own decisions. Capital FM’s producer Joe Muchiri however over stepped the boundary after he opted to wish the lady rape since he did not agree with her decision.

Also read: Chris Kirubi’s Capital Group vows stern action against Joe Muchiri who called for a lady to be raped with a cactus

However, Joe Muchiri has been forced to apologize for making such petty statements against the woman without thinking some of the trauma that rape victims undergo when assaulted.

Through his twitter pages, Muchiri wrote saying: