Royal Media Services announces bold 'Airwave Shake-up' to redefine Kenyan radio

Starting Monday, February 9, the media giant will reshuffle its star-studded roster of radio personalities, moving household names into entirely new time slots across its diverse portfolio of stations.

The strategic pivot aims to break the monotony of the traditional radio clock and offer listeners a fresh perspective on their favourite voices.

In the bold yet exciting move, Hot 96 morning presenters Jeff Koinange and Patrick Igunza will be replaced by Nick Odhiambo and Cynthia Mwangi.

Jeff and Igunza, the formidable morning duo, will then be moved to the Drive Show.

Radio Citizen will also massively experience this new shake-up, with the Drive Team, comprising Tina Ogal, Abdi Munai and Sulwe's Kuka Kisondio taking over the Radio Citizen Breakfast Show dubbed 'Jambo Kenya'.

Jambo Kenya's Vincent Ateya, Philip Murutu and Melody Sinzore will then command the Drive Show.

Still on Radio Citizen, Q-Tee, Bensu and DJ Flash will take over Mzazi Willy M Tuva's Mambo Mseto with Tuva, Selly Kadot and DJ Ronnix invading the #WaksTikiTaka show, usually hosted by the team taking over his show.

This unconventional mix-up will see Mzazi Willy M Tuva, a thoroughbred Swahili presenter, dive into sheng, dabble in football and blast up reggae tunes too.

Mulembe FM will also participate in the unique radio disruption, with Omar Bakuli, the Breakfast Show presenter, being moved to the Drive Show and Drive's Pamela Kadima taking over the Breakfast slot. 

At Inooro FM, Breakfast Show presenters Jeff Kuria and Nyoxx will storm the Drive Show 'Cua Cua' with legendary presenter Nderitu Waihura, who hosts the Inooro late-night show, taking a rest as Njuguna and Karwimbo take over his slot.

"The shake-up is daring: iconic morning show kings and queens will be trading their dawn alarms for the high-energy 'drive' time slots, while supercharged evening hosts will find themselves caffeinated and ready to tackle the breakfast rush," Fred Afune, RMS ICT & Radio Director, said. 

"By moving a morning legend to the evening or a late-night storyteller to the mid-morning, we are challenging the presenters to bring their magic to a new audience and giving the fans a side of their favourite stars they’ve never heard before."

This "Airwave Interruption" isn't just about changing schedules; it’s a creative experiment. RMS is betting on the versatility of its talent to prove that a great personality isn't defined by the hour they broadcast, but by the connection they build with the person on the other side of the speaker.