Lang’ata member of parliament Felix Oduor, alias Jalang’o, has revealed the highest-paid radio presenters in Kenya. Speaking during an interview at the Iko Nini podcast show, the former Kiss 100 co-host confessed that the radio job pays very well.
Before venturing into the political arena, Jalang’o worked in the radio industry for almost 10 years. Some of the most notable radio stations he worked for include Kiss 100, Hot 96, Milele FM, and Radio Maisha.
During his tenure in radio, ‘Mzee’ Jalang’o worked alongside some popular radio presenters, including Jeff Koinange, Alex Mwakideu, Kamene Goro, and Caroline Mutoko. He has vast experience in the media industry thanks to hard work, research, and consistency.
The highest-paid radio presenters
While speaking to Mwaafrika at the Iko Nini podcast show, Jalang’o revealed that morning show presenters make huge money. Some of them include Jeff Koinange, Gidi, Ghost Mulee, and Alex Mwakideu, just to name a few.
According to Jalang’o, some of these media personalities bring huge profits to radio stations through hard work and consistency. For instance, the morning shows on radio stations such as Kiss 100, Classic 105, and Hot 96 can make at least Shs 20 million per week. Therefore, the presenters who generate significant traffic and views receive substantial compensation.
“There are radio presenters who earn over Shs 3 million per month. For example, why shouldn’t you earn Shs 5 million when your show makes Shs 20 million in a week?” Jalang’o
Mzee Jalas further revealed the radio hosts who are on another level; that’s Maina Kageni and Mwalimu King’ang’i. These two veterans in the media industry have worked together for over a decade, and their show at Classic 105 is very popular.
As a result, when the Classic 105 morning show is hosted by Maina Kageni, it makes at least Shs 10 million per day, according to Jalang’o. This huge revenue is earned through several commercial breaks and sponsored content in the morning show. For example, numerous adverts run during every short break, and before & after the news segments. As a reward, Mwalimu King’ang’i and Maina are paid over Shs 3 million thanks to their ability to drive many views.
“Mwalimu King’ang’i na Maina Kageni walipita Shs 3 million kitambo sana. Easily, when Maina seats on a show, he makes Shs 10 million per day.” Jalang’o revealed
To achieve great milestones in radio, one needs consistency, research, and hard work, just like Maina and King’ang’i.
