98.4 Capital FM
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| Broadcast area | Nairobi |
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| Frequency | 98.4 MHz |
| Repeaters |
93.0 Western Kenya 98.5 Nakuru 98.4 Mombasa 98.5 Nyeri 103.9 Meru |
| Format | Contemporary |
| Owner | Chris Kirubi |
| Website | www.capitalfm.co.ke |
98.4 Capital FM (other variations of the name include Capital FM and Capital FM Kenya) is a Kenyan urban music radio station. Its offices are situated on the 19th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street in Nairobi's central business district. It is owned by businessman Chris Kirubi.
Background
Established in 1996, Capital FM plays a mixture of rap,hip hop, RnB, rock, neo soul, new jack swing, jazz, techno, dance and Kenyan music.
Capital FM now caters to Mombasa, Western Kenya, as well as the international community, via its new website. It was the second FM station to be opened after 101.9 Metro FM shortly after the liberalisation of Kenyan airwaves, and although several other FM stations have continued to crop up, catering to all tastes, 98.4 Capital FM continues to be a popular station especially among the middle-class and upper-class markets. The presenters play a mixture of hip hop, rock, neo soul, new jack swing, world music, jazz, techno and dance music.
Due to its longevity in the market, Capital FM has the highest advertising revenue among FM radio stations in the country.
Presenters
Many of Kenya's biggest radio presenters all began at Capital FM – which has earned it the slogan – the home of nurturing radio talent. These include:
- Phil Matthews- head of The radio academy
- Sean Cardovillis – now working in Seychelles
- Jimmi Gathu – lead breakfast TV presenter at K24
- Caroline Mutoko -Marketing Manager at Kiss FM
- Zain Verjee – Anchor now with CNN
- Jo Thoernes – breakfast presenter in the UK
- Patricia Amira – of the Patricia show at KBC
- Alex Belfield – a radio DJ from the UK
- Fareed Khimani-Director at Nusu-Nusu Productions Limited, Executive Producer of MNET's Mashriki Mix Magazine show. and a radio presenter at 105.5 X fm Nairobi
- Seanice Kacungira- a businesswoman in Kampala, Uganda
- Eve D'Souza
- Gaetano Kagwa-a Ugandan personality who gained fame due to his participation in the Big Brother Africa competition
- Nini Wacera
- Italia Masiero
- Preety aka Herpreet Jaswal
- dj.Dr.Vey represent house music in kenya
.The biggest morning show was hosted by Fareed Khimani and Seanice Kacungira. From 2006–2009, these two enjoyed a large share of the market.
Capital Digital Media (CDM)
Capital Digital Media is a section within the Capital FM company that deals with online and digital media presence. This includes digital sales and advertising, web development, video production and social media strategy.
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