Football in the country has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. With different companies and organizations investing in the sporting industry, the money has seen significant improvement in different games.
Football, being the most loved sport, has benefited from this growth. The development has seen many; if not all radio stations hunt for top football commentators in the country.
These commentators have pulled a huge listenership, boosting the growth plans of the stations. There are those that have what is considered the best, and we take a look at the list.
1. Torome Tirike - Media Max
Tirike was among the first few people to follow in the footsteps of the legend Jack Oyoo Sylvester and Ali Salim Manga in commentating. He started at KBC before moving to Media max.
2. Jack Oyoo Sylvester - KBC
Oyoo and Manga were the first to start the commentating business in the country, and they did their job perfectly well.
3. Ali Salim Manga - KBC
Alongside Oyoo, the two combined well to form a perfect partnership, and arguably revolutionalised the commentating business.
4. Mohamed Juma Njuguna - Radio Citizen
He is loved and hated in equal measure by many. Others say his ‘off-pitch’ antics are boring, while some love him for that.
5. Diblo Wa Kaberia - Radio Jambo
Kaberia, an ardent fan of Barcelona represents the modern day football lover who knows about all latest happenings in the soccer world.
6. Steven Mukangai - Radio Maisha
Mkangai, a fierce supporter of Arsenal amazes many with his Swahili, and his commentating comes out naturally. He is also loved by many because of his humour.
7. Fred Arocho - Radio Jambo
Arocho is currently the fan favourite. His knowledge of local football is unmatched, and his course is aided by the fact that he was once a footballer.
8. Peter “Daddy P” Kirumba - Radio Jambo
He was among the first people to start commentating at Radio Jambo, and has continued to dominate the industry.
9 Ali Hassan Radio Maisha - He commentates alongside Stephen Mkangai, and is fluent in Swahili, which gives him the edge over many of other commentators.
10. Yusuf Kaona - Radio Jambo
Kaona’s knowledge of the game gives him the extra edge of his peers.