These gifted people that are not often credited for their contributions are also celebrities in their own right.

Said Omari Kasongo - a Kiswahili broadcaster, who moved to Kenya from neighbouring Tanzania, established his name as presenter of the then popular ‘Sanyo Juu, Sanyo Tops’ Musical on Radio.

Elizabeth Akinyi - post independence Radio presenter who stayed on till the 80’s.

Elizabeth Obege – a radio presenter, known for her husky voice and outspoken nature is a wonderful person to know.

Amina Fakhii - If there were an announcer with a natural flowing, gifted voice that never aged and excellent dialect in Swahili, Amina is the one and only, she has graced the Kenya wavelengths from the 60’s to date.

Khadija Ali - started her broadcast career as a dramatist on the famous radio plays. She later ventured into Radio and Television presentation and finally became Station Manager, Pwani FM, a wing of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, based in Mombasa.

Zainab Mussa - another great voice that faded away as fast as she arrived.

Twalat Hamisi - One of the many Machakos born presenters that walked the corridors of broadcasting house, Twalat had an excellent News Presentation voice.

Swaleh Athumani - another one from Machakos that graced the Radio.

Aisha Mohammed - Machakos groomed, Aisha had a different approach to Radio, her presentation skills were less aggressive and very coastal.

Juweriya Omari - Yet another one from Machakos, J as she preferred to be called, was good at presenting Late Night programme, Lala Salama, and featured local Artistes more than the popular Congolese Music that had monopolised Radio at the time.

Eddy Fondo - popularly known as MDJ, Mr Riiiiight!!!! Eddy was Broadcasting Houses reincarnate of Celebrity broadcaster the late Job Isaac Mwamto; with a massive following Eddy was an ardent fan of Congolese Music.

Mohammed Rama - mainly a commercial based Radio presenter, made his mark after the demise of Said Omari Kasongo, when he stepped in to present ‘Sanyo Juu, Sanyo Tops’, programme.

Leonard Mwashegwa - A product of the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Lenny was known for his style of speech, which was very coastal, and his love for African Artiste. He presented the Afternoon Show, ‘Beat Time’, what many Stations today refer to as ‘Drive Time’. Lenny rose through the administrative ranks to head the English Service. KBC. He currently runs a Club and a Production House, ‘Top Comm’, in Nairobi.

Thomas ‘Noel’ Kazungu - One of the first generation products from the Institute of Mass Communication, Tom is a born Broadcaster, he made his mark in the 70’s with his bi-lingual Radio Show, Saturday Special show, on the then Voice of Kenya. He currently runs a Production House, Top Comm, and a Club in partnership with Lenny Mwashegwa.

Joseph Kazungu Katana - Another Talent from the Institute of Mass Communication, Joseph was very creative, he introduced a number of programmes on Radio and was the pioneer in translating the lyrics of the then popular Congolese music that had dominated the National service, Voice of Kenya and most local joints. Currently working with the American Embassy, Nairobi, he was known for his popular slogan, ‘Aluta Continua’.

Amos Njogu - Like his name Amos was soft spoken and gentle, the crop of presenters that adapted the colonial hangover of Radio presentation and Music selection. Amos was a wizard at his presentation of the programme ‘Sun Downer’ and was known for a very relaxed presentation of ‘The Breakfast Club Show’ on radio.

Peter Njoroge aka Njoroge wa Mwaura - Peter was what Radio needed in the early 70’s. Peter was good at his job and a great researcher before a show. Peter presented Breakfast Club in style, loud mouthed and very open with his listeners. He moved on to seek better pastures abroad, finally coming back to Nairobi to join Kenya Television Network.

Josephat Ngigi - What ‘was’ Sundowner, without Josephat Ngigi’. He knew his audience and his compilation for a ‘Sundown’ was just right. I wonder if Kenyans still ‘Sundown’ today the way they did with Josephat Ngigi ‘On Air’.

Ben Muriethi – known as, ‘Beautiful Ben’, yes his shows were beautiful and good, moved out early to pursue a career with BBC, London, currently runs his own production House in Nairobi.

Elizabeth Omollo – popularly known as Aunty Elizabeth, was the first generation of lady presenters on the then Voice of Kenya, General Service. Better known for her children’s programme, ‘Hello Children’ that many children grew up listening to, and her News Presentation on Radio & T.V.

Sam Madoka - another commercial Radio Programmes Presenter. Sam was very popular with his Sunday, afternoon, Radio Show. He also ventured into acting and an emcee for concerts. He currently runs a successful Advertising Agency in Nairobi.

Martin Billy Mutta - first generation radio presenters, who presented programmes such as ‘Yours for the Asking’, a programme that was later given its current ‘celebrity’ status by DJ AbdulhaQ. Billy later presented News and currently runs a Film Company.

Hassan Mazoa - better known by many as a disciplined administrator, Hassan was a genius in the trade. One loved to listen to his style, his eloquent articulation of the language, whether English or Kiswahili, Hassan was a rare commodity.

Oscar Beauttah - another first generation Radio and TV presenter, Oscar was an excellent Broadcaster.