Nakuru town is rated as the fourth biggest town in Kenya after Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and was once listed as the fastest growing town in Africa and fourth fastest growing town in the world.
Every sector is rapidly growing and expanding in Nakuru town including the vital media sector.
Being tiny as it is, Nakuru town so far has six radio stations and one tv station: Sauti ya Mwananchi, Hero radio, MBCI radio, Ithaga FM, Radio Amani, Egerton radio and Jesus is Lord radio.
Nakuru radio stations have natured, moulded and produced some of the best talents in town.
Here are the top five radio presenters in Nakuru
1. Robi Reuben Robi
The veteran radio presenter is famously known for his weekend show Misisimko which airs every Saturday and Sunday on Sauti ya Mwananchi radio.
Robi is a veteran who has been on radio since the inception of the Nakuru-based radio station. His mastery of the art of broadcasting has earned him a huge derived following of fans making his show among the most popular and most listened to in Nakuru county.
Robi also serves as the national vice chairman of the Agricultural Society of Kenya {ASK}.
2. Kate Vobic
Kate Vobic is a household name in Nakuru town and in the region's media industry.
The morning show host at Hero Radio has earned a loyal following of fans especially among the youths and urban class.
With her sexy and luring voice, Vobic has not only earned herself a name but also she is an asset to Hero radio.
Her famous busted segment gave her a huge mileage not only in Nakuru but also online and beyond.
Perhaps Vobic is rated as the top female presenter in Nakuru.
3. Kui Gacanja
Kui Gacanja is the mid-morning show host on MBCI radio which is a Christian radio station.
Kui, as she is famously known, has become a darling of his fans and is rated among the top female presenters in town.
She also hosts the Saturday sports show as well as news reading and hosting a TV show.
She previously worked at Egerton radio before joining MBCI.
4. Njoroge Nga’ng’a
Njoroge Ng’ang’a hosts the morning breakfast show on Ithaga FM which is a vernacular radio station.
Njoroge is among the most renowned and talented radio presenters in Nakuru having worked in both local and foreign radio stations.
His powerful voice has been his best placed asset which he has used to ascend the ladder in the radio industry.
Apart from radio hosting Njoroge is also a part time MC.
5. Mercy Onjure.
The soft spoken Mercy hosts the Saturday Wimbi la Sifa show on MBCI radio and is also a TV host.
Mercy has a huge fan base among the youth who are his target group.
The gospel musician worked at Fish FM in Eldoret before joining MBCI radio.