Tag: Capital FM

Capital FM run back to another ex again after seducing Joey Muthenge back 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Capital FM of late has experienced a massive exodus. Maqbul Mohammed, Cess Mutungi, Anita Nderu, Susan Wong, Laura Walubengo and Sharon Mundia have left the station.

Now Capital has been forced to go back to their exes to fill the spots given how their recent recruiting efforts have turned ugly.

Fareed Khimani has made a grand comeback to Capital FM after leaving Nation FM. The veteran host will replace Maqbul in the morning show alongside Amina Rabar.

Taking to social media, Khimani announced his return to the radio where he worked in the 2000s.

“From ex to next”.

Admiration

Khimani also confessed that he has always wanted to work with Amina and getting the opportunity was a sure dream come true.

“I always had a list of things to do before my next birthday… Well one of them is to work with this very talented Co-host @aminaabdirabar on @984inthemorning #Breakfast984,” read his tweet.

The presenter joins Capital FM just days after Joey Muthengi was added to replace Cess. Muthengi is hosting the jam.

Capital FM forced to deny they fired Hits not homework ‘struggling’ presenters 

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Urban radio Capital FM has denied that it has fired it’s Hit Not Home Work presenters after Kenyans noticed they have been conspicuously missing in the show.

Hit Not Home Work presenters Anne Mwaura Tracy Wanjiru Jo Kisila and Anita Nderu controversially got the job last year after Capital FM did an audition.

Word has it that they have been really struggling since taking over the show. The reports further said that Capital had poached Neville from Homeboyz radio to take over the Hits not homework that has been losing its popularity over time.

Not true

According to Capital FM Programmes Controller Michael Waithaka, the station hasn’t fired the crew but has just reshuffled them to give Hits not Homework an new look.

“The show just needed direction. They were on a one year contract from Capital One of which ended in January but that doesn’t mean that they are out of Capital. Because basically what was supposed to happen every year we had agreed on refreshing the show, we had targets. No one has been fired, Anne moved to The Fuse, Tracy is on Saturday breakfast,” said Michael Waithaka.

 

Capital FM Radio Presenter, Lucky Mbabazi Gets New Look

Posted on by Deborah

Celebrity Capital FM presenter, and fitness personality, Lucky Mbabazi has made a new change in her life. This young hilarious mother blessed twitter with a photo of her new look, that gave her a fresh new look.

“I decided to finally chop off my relaxed hair to go natural and i feel so good and liberated..I mean,there’s something magical about rocking your natural African hair that i can’t quite explain..Thank you ….” the Capital FM Breakfast show presenter shared.

Lucky before the new look

This new hairstyle has given done by Afros and Mos. Rate Lucky Mbabazi’s this new look out of 10

Capital FM Signs MOU With French Embassy to Air French Show, “Bonjour de France”

Posted on by Deborah

The times of talking in future tense have finally come to an end. We can all now learn French in the comfort of our homes. Capital FM has signed a Partnership MOU with the Ambassade de France en Uganda (Embassy of France in Uganda). This is so that they can have a French Show aired on the station.

Weekly, the program, ‘Bonjour de France‘ will run on Kampala’s number one station, on Sunday at 8.15pm, starting with this Sunday, 20th October.

The deal was made

Ugandans should always tune into ”Bonjour de France” cause they’ll benefit a lot from the program.’ Said the Ambassador, Stephanie Rivoal during the meeting at the Kampala based station.

The program will not only teach the population French, but also bring them closer to the the culture, music and diversities of the country.

Capital FM’s Lucky Mbabazi Is Rocking it as Bata Official Ambassador

Posted on by Deborah

Lucky Mbabazi has the looks that most African women would die for. The Most amazing part about it is that she is generous enough to share her tips with her fans, both on radio, and Facebook broadcasts. She shares videos of her sporty lifestyle, and her beautiful dancing skills. From all this, Bata Uganda made the right choice to make this Capital FM radio presenter their brand ambassador.

She is rocking the new job, and sharing amazing videos of her dancing in the shoes brand, to show the world just how comfortable they are. With her fashion, that is always on point, m sure whatever shoe she will throw on, will have us flocking Bata.

Celebrating the amazing offer

“Very happy to join @bata_uganda as the official brand ambassador. I look forward to a great working relationship.Yes,first to bata, then to work,school,party,gym or garden.We have shoes for every occasion,” she shared on her face book page to announce the deal

Yes lucky, we really love seeing those shoes on you. Keep rocking it!

Capital FM Revamps Offices

Posted on by Deborah

Capital FM is one of the rasio stations that has remained floating in the funky zone, from way back. With the range of presenters, it is hard not to always expect the best. The Brain game is one of the shows that has made Capital more than popular. The internet was smarmed this week, with photos of a revamping that the radio station did.

Some pictures form the old times.

They redesigned their office and gave it a brand new and bold look. The popular station shared the photos, alongside a post’

“Special thanks to our engineering team headed by Tim Kyobe that worked tirelessly to accomplish such a state of the Art look.

A blue and cozy space
Rate the new office space

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

Ghafla!
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