Billy Miya, Dr Ofweneke, Mwanaisha Chidzuga Hired To Start Radio 47 [LIST]

Newly-established radio station, Radio 47 has released its lineup of star-studded presenters ahead of its official launch on Monday, March 13.

According to a detailed programme lineup of the station released on Tuesday, March 7, the station, owned by Cape Media which also owns TV47, has assembled a team of presenters drawn from its competitors, mostly from Radio Maisha and Milele FM.

Among them include former K24 and KTN anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga who is set to return to the media industry after she was shortlisted for the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) post.

In 2022, Chidzuga vied for the Matuga Constituency parliamentary race on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket but lost to Kassim Sawa Tandaza of Amani National Congress (ANC).

Former KTN anchor, Mwanaisha Chidzuga. /FACEBOOK.RADIO 47

"Sultry and Iron lady rolled into one! Playful and serious, soft and stern, political wife and politician. Malkia Chidzuga is here to give you the best mix of entertainment as you go through your work day," stated the station in part.

She will host the Mchikicho show from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Other ensemble features include comedian Dr Ofweneke, who will host the evening show Chemba between 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

"A seriously funny doctor seriously trying to make us look at common issues affecting relations from a male perspective. And he is doing it from his chamber," stated the station in part.

Billy Miya, who was formerly of Radio Maisha, will pair with Mbaruk Mwalimu for the drive show Maskani from 3 pm to 7 pm. Miya will also host the Saturday Night Live show from 7 pm to midnight, a DJ Driven show with clubbing, banter and spoken word.

Others include Eva Mwalili, Emmanuel Mwahumbe, Mkamburi Chigogo, Manucho the Young Turk, Liz Mutuku, Eric Wambugu the O.G., Ali Hassan, and Lucky.

Eva Mwalili alias Mama Taifa, previously from Milele FM will host Nuru 47 from 4 am to 6 am. The show will seek to inspire the listeners as they start the day.

Emmanuel Mwashumbe and Mkamburi Chigogo will host Breakfast 47 from 6 am to 10 am. This show is described as an entertaining fast paced breakfast show with all the best ingredients- news, big discussions, fun, and games.

From 1 pm to 3 pm, Manucho the Young Turk will host the Baze 47 show. A show about entertainment, celebrities, what's trending, and the next big thing. This show will target the young and young at heart.

Other than the weekday shows, Radio 47 will have weekend shows such as Bahari La Elimu, Sato Vibe, Mikiki ya Spoti, Saturday Night Live, Radio 47 Jumapili, Kali za Kale, and Kikao cha Hoja.

Ali Hassan Kaluleni will host the Bahari la Elimu show on Saturday between 7 am and 11 am. The show targets students, teachers, and institutions.

Mkamburi Chigogo will make a second appearance to host Sato Vibe from 11 am to 3 pm. Ali Hassan and Lucky will host the Mikiki ya Spoti from 3 pm to 7 pm.

On Sunday, Eva Mwalili will host Radio 47 Jumapili from 5 am to 10 am. From 10 am to 4 pm, the station will have a gospel automated session.

Eric Wambugu the O.G. will host the Kali za Kale show from 4 pm to 6 pm, playing the greatest oldies to the audience.

Elizabeth 'Lizah' Mutuku, who is an anchor at TV47, will host the Kikao cha Hoja show from 6 pm, which is a weekly 60-minute political talk show with policymakers, government representatives and politicians.

Some of Radio 47's frequencies ahead of its launch. /TWITTER.FLORA LIMUKII