Renowned vernacular radio comedian, Joel Mungai, better known as MZEE KIHENJO, has secured a new radio job after resigning from Kameme FM’s Chanjamuka Show.
According to a reliable source, MZEE KIHENJO has landed a new position with one of the well-known Kikuyu radio stations, with rumors suggesting he will be joining Gukena FM’s morning show.
MZEE KIHENJO’s name has become synonymous with the Kikuyu community, with the name itself meaning “cracker” in the Kikuyu language. He was a popular radio presenter at Kameme FM where he was known as Kizangala, and was a comedian and presenter on the Chanjamuka Show alongside Muthoni Kirumba, a talented radio host.
Our research indicates that MZEE KIHENJO has been in the entertainment industry for nearly three decades. Despite his popularity in the past, it was his role in radio that helped skyrocket his following, which he continues to enjoy today. In his early days, he was known for his portrayal of an elderly man, wearing tattered clothing and using a walking stick, which led many to believe he was actually advanced in age.
