Shaffie Weru

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Shaffie Weru on Navigating the Waves of Media Landscape

A household name in Kenya's media and entertainment industries, Shaffie Weru boasts a decorated 17-year career in radio that solidified his status as...

Andrew Kibe, Shaffie Weru and Kamene Goro during a past TV appearance. [Photo/ Switch TV]
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Shaffie Weru Makes Radio Comeback Alongside Kamene Goro

Weru, who was earlier this year appointed as Head of Events and Branding by he Nairobi County Government, is set to host a...

Weru will be in charge of Nairobi County's events and branding, including the Nairobi Festival. [Photo/ Pool]
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Shaffie Weru Lands New Job in Sakaja’s Administration

Weru was infamously let go by Radio Africa Group in 2020, after a storm that saw him accused of misogyny over comments he...

Weru had worked at Radio Africa Group for 18 years.
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I Shafted Myself – Shaffie Weru Reflects on Losing His Job

Two years since his sacking at Radio Africa Group (RAG)-owned Homeboyz Radio, Shaffie Weru is making his comeback to the public eye. Weru...

(L-R) Jeff Koinange, Ken Mijungu, Jalang'o, Shaffie Weru and Maina Kageni. They all rank among Kenya's most well-known, and well paid, media personalities.
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Inside 5 Presenters’ Multi-Million Car Collections [PHOTOS]

“I gave my speed bike to my kid bro who turned 30! Plus I have a new Quad/All-Terrain Bike. Before I turn 40,...

Shaffie Weru expressed confidence that he would eventually get the Ksh22 million pay-out he is demanding from Radio Africa following his dismissal on March 27, 2021.
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Shaffie Weru: I’ve Already Spent Over Ksh1 Million Fighting Radio Africa [VIDEO]

The fall-out quickly moved to the legal front, as Shaffie through his lawyers sent a demand letter seeking Ksh22 million for unlawful termination,...

Former Homeboyz Radio presenter and Programmes Controller Shaffie Weru. The revelation of his salary in a demand letter set tongues wagging.
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How Shaffie Weru’s Ksh680K Salary Compares to Kenya’s Highest Paid Presenters

High ratings translate to increased, more lucrative advertising deals, which are the bread and butter for many media houses. Advertising is what keeps...

Shaffie Weru Homeboyz Radio
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In Homeboyz Radio Fallout, a Glorified Rot In Media Is Exposed

Homeboyz predicament shines the spotlight the darkest corner of radio in Kenya: use of untrained presenters to drive their shows. Radio airwaves are...

Sacked Homeboyz Radio presenters (from left) DJ Joe Mfalme, Neville and Shaffie Weru. A conversation from their breakfast show went viral as they were accused of promoting rape culture and misogyny.
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Radio Africa Hits Shaffie Weru With Ksh150M Counter-Suit

At the time of his dismissal, announced on Saturday, March 27, Weru was the Programmes Controller at Homeboyz Radio, and a stand-in host...