Maina Kageni: I Tricked My Boss to Multiply Salary Six Times
Classic FM presenter Maina Kageni in studio
If you commute to work in a matatu, you most likely have a familiarity with Maina Kageni s voice.
The legendary radio presenter has become synonymous with
Classic FM and an embodiment of the growth of FM stations in Kenya.
Speaking on Jalang’o TV, Maina mentioned that he joined radio by chance.
In 1996, he had just returned from the UK. He approached
Capital FM looking to advertise a product. There he was asked to avail Ksh40,000 for the voice over. Since he did not have the money, he said he would do it.