Radio 47 Frequencies in Kenya

Launched in March 2023, Radio 47 is merely two years old in the Kenyan media scene – The radio industry, to be specific.

But contrary to the perceptions that radio broadcasting is an ‘ancient’ means of disseminating information, topped by social media, generally the internet, and other forms of online media, this radio station has grown to be one of the most popular radio stations in Kenya within a very short time.

Hardly three months after going live on air, the listener-supported Radio 47 had already scooped a Bronze at the 6th edition of Kuza Broadcasting Awards by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) on June 16, 2023:

At the star-studded event themed “Shaping the Future of Broadcasting: Toward A Creative Economy,” aimed to recognize and fete excellence in broadcasting, Radio 47 won the Bronze after coming third in Kenya’s favourite radio category.

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Its sister station, however, visual, TV47, won in the commercial FTA (Free to Air) TV category at that awards ceremony, whose winners were based on consumer feedback as voting was open to the public.

Who owns Radio 47?

Together with TV47, Radio 47 is owned and operated by Cape Media Limited, belonging to Kenyan billionaire Simon Gicharu, an entrepreneur and educationalist who founded Mount Kenya University, East and Central Africa’s largest private university.

Simon Gicharu was born in 1964 in Gathiruini village in Kiambu County. He is the first in a family of seven.

Aside from his businesses, he has been the Chairperson of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation and a board member at Thika Water and Sewerage Company.

How to listen to Radio 47 anywhere in Kenya

Radio 47 offers 24-hour transmissions of the best independent journalism and courageous conversations to its listeners on air (offline) and online.

It broadcasts local news updates, the latest in business and financial news in the country and globally, and the best of sports in its bulletins every top of the hour.

During its shows, which are hosted from morning till late by well-known personalities and radio journalists like Emmanuel Mwashumbe, Alex Mwakideu and comedian Dr Ofweneke, they usually play a variety of music across different genres, making the station the mixing pot of the diverse Kenyan culture.

To listen to Radio 47, you must know its frequencies to tune in so you can enjoy its entertainment offerings because the frequencies change with area or location –

For example, in Nairobi, listeners listen to Radio 47 on 103.0 FM, 100.9 FM in Eldoret, and 92.9 FM in Kisumu. Check out the frequency of your location;

Radio 47 frequency FAQs
What frequency is Radio 47 in Nairobi? = 103.0 FM
What frequency is Radio 47 in Eldoret? = 100.9 FM
What frequency is Radio 47 in Mombasa? = 92.9 FM
What frequency is Radio 47 in Voi? = 95.7 FM
What frequency is Radio 47 in Kakamega? = 95.5 FM

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