You cannot deny the amount of love that Kenyans have for radio.
Despite the rising number of online music streaming services like Youtube, Boom music, Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music, radio stations in Kenya have maintained their position as the number one option for most music lovers.
Whether it's in the matatu, at the office, or even when working in the shamba, radio has always been there to soothe the listeners’ ears.
Apart from entertainment, radio stations in Kenya provide a great means of updates on all latest news and current information from Kenya and beyond to all Kenyan age groups; both literate and illiterate, in rural and urban areas.
Since the liberalization of the news media in the 1990s, there has been a significant increase in the number of radio stations in the country. This includes those that cater to a specific demographic.
Part of the reason for this may be attributed to the fact that the price of radio stations’ licensees getting cheaper to acquire.
This has made it more affordable for those willing to venture into the sector as evidenced by the fact that there were less than 10 radio stations in Kenya in 1999 but this has increased to over 100 in a number of years after.
Although the freedom of media and freedom of expression are guaranteed in Kenya, all media houses including the radio stations in Kenya are regulated by a government body called the Media Council of Kenya(MCK).
This is an independent institution established according to the Media Act of 2007 to monitor the conduct and discipline of journalists in Kenya.
Hence, all radio stations in Kenya are allowed to go on air only when they have met the stipulated requirements of the Media Council of Kenya.
This mainly depends on the size of the radio station with the biggest radio stations in Kenya having stringent requirements to meet.
This article provides the list of the most popular radio stations in Kenya and their frequencies to let you find your favorite radio station.
Radio stations in Kenya and their frequencies
It can be challenging to determine how many radio stations in Kenya are operational in the country since new radio stations crop up every now and then.
Nonetheless, here is a summary list of the commonly known radio stations in Kenya and their frequencies and locations.
Radio stations in Nairobi
1. Homeboyz Radio 103.5
2. Smooth FM 105.5
3. Milele FM 104.8
4. Nation FM 96.3
5. BBC World Service 93.9
6. Kiss 100 100.3
7. Classic 105 105.2
8. Radio Jambo 97.5
9. East FM 106.3
10. Capital FM 98.4
11. NRG Radio 97.1
12. Inooro FM 98.9
13. Hot 96 FM 96.0
14. Radio Citizen 106.7
15. Choice Radio 87.7 FM
16. FunX Radio 91.3FM
17. Bibilia Husema 96.7
18. China Radio International 91.9
19. ATG Radio 91.1
20. Hope FM 93.3
21. Shine FM 103.9
22. Kameme FM 101.1
23. Family FM 103.9
24. Gukena FM 92.8
25. Voice Of America 107.0
26. Iqra FM 95.1
27. Radio Salaam 90.7
28. Kass FM 89.1
29. KBC English Service 95.6
30. KBC Radio Taifa 92.9
31. Coro FM 99.5
32. Emoo FM 104.2
33. Mayian FM 100.7
34. Radio Maisha 102.7
35. Nosim FM 90.5
36. Ingo FM 100.5
37. Kitwek FM 97.9
38. Mayienga FM 93.5
39. Minto FM 101.7
40. Mwago FM 97.5
41. Radio Waumini 88.3
42. ECN Radio 99.9
43. KU FM 99.9
44. USIU Radio 99.9
45. KOCH FM 99.9
46. Ghetto FM 99.9
47. MMU FM 99.9
48. Pamoja FM 99.5
49. Shine FM 103.5
50. Mtaani Radio 99.9
51. Taach FM 95.1
52. Qwetu Radio 95.3
53. Mururi FM 107.3
54. Mwariama FM 105.9
55. West FM 94.9
56. Trans World Radio 101.1
57. Ramogi FM 107.1
58. Bahari FM 94.2
59. Chamgei FM 95.0
60. Mulembe FM 97.9
61. Sulwe FM 89.6
62. Wimwaro FM 93.0
63. Muuga FM 88.9
64. Vuuka FM 95.4
65. Egesa FM 98.6
66. Musyi FM 102.2
67. Radio Maa 103.5
68. Radio Umoja 101.5
69. RFI Kenya 89.90
70. Truth FM 90.7
71. Sound Asia FM 88.0
72. Hits FM 99.5
73. 2 FM 87.7
Radio stations in Coast
1. Baraka FM 95.5 ( Mombasa)
2. Pilipili FM 99.5 ( Mombasa)
3. Pwani FM 104.7 ( Mombasa)
4. Radio Rahma 91.5 ( Mombasa)
5. Free FM 94.2 ( Mombasa)
6. Anguo FM 90.9 (Taita Taveta)
7. Mwanedu FM 96.1 (Voi)
8. Shekki FM 106.6 (Mombasa )
Radio stations in Nyanza
1. Radio Nam Lolwe 97.3 (Kisumu )
2. Radio Lake Victoria Osienala 92.1 (Kisumu )
3. Radio Sahara 94.3 (Kisumu )
4. Radio Kisima 89.7 (Nyamira )
5. Gulf Radio 88.3 (Karachwonyo )
6. Radio Maendeleo 98.6 (Bondo)
Radio stations in Western
1. Abiengo FM 89.5 (Kakamega )
2. MMUST FM 103.9 (Kakamega )
3. Nyota FM 107.3 (Bungoma )
4. Imani Radio 88.8 ( Kitale)
5. Bulala Ranet FM 107.5 ( Budalangi)
6. Radio Mambo 97.1 (Webuye )
Radio stations in Rift Valley
1. Radio Injili FM 103.7 (Kericho)
2. Radio Amani 88.3 (Nakuru)
3. Sauti Ya Mwananchi 100.9 (Nakuru )
4. Baraton FM 103.9 (Kapsabet )
5. Sayare FM 102.9 (Eldoret )
6. Hero Radio 99.0 (Nakuru )
7. Moi Radio 103.9 ( Eldoret )
8. Olmaa Suswa FM 89.3 (Narok )
9. Kalya FM 106.5 (West Pokot )
Radio stations in N.Eastern,Eastern & Central
1. Meru FM 88.3 (Meru )
2. Light FM 99.9 (Limuru )Kibwezi
3. Radio Mang’elete 89.1 (Kibwezi )
4. Wikwatyo FM 103.5 ( Kitui)
5. Radio Maria 88.1 ( Murang’a)
6. Mugambo FM 102.3 ( Meru)
7. Kangema Ranet FM 106.5 (Murang’a )
8. Egerton Radio 101.7 (Njoro )
9. Kwale Ranet FM 103.5 (Kwale)
10. Serian FM 88.9 (Malaral )
11. Hossana FM 89.5 ( Lodwar)
12. Baliti FM 102.7 (Isiolo )
13. Star FM 97.1 ( Garissa)
14. Risala FM 96.7 ( Garissa)
15. Wajir FM 90.9 ( Wajir)
