Station profile
East FM
East FM is the Nairobi station that Kenya's Asian community tunes to for Bollywood hits, South Asian pop and talk about community life. It broadcasts on 106.3 FM and calls itself Kenya's premier Asian mix.
East FM is the Nairobi station that Kenya's Asian community tunes to for Bollywood hits, South Asian pop and talk about community life. It broadcasts on 106.3 FM and calls itself Kenya's premier Asian mix.
The station is run alongside the Radio Africa Group. According to the Communications Authority's June 2026 register, the licence belongs to Metro East FM Limited and was granted on 16 November 2023, valid for a decade. Metro East FM Limited uses the same Nairobi postal address as Radio Africa Limited. Building the playlist around Asian music gives East FM a clear niche in the capital.
August 2019 brought the first East FM Star Awards, staged at Diamond Plaza II in Parklands. The evening honoured listeners and nominees, featured the Indian singer Taz of Stereo Nation, and was attended by Patrick Quarcoo, then Radio Africa's chief executive. Piyush Shah was named as the station's vice chairman.
Radio Africa Group was founded in 2000 by Quarcoo and William Pike and is based in Westlands. Its other brands include Kiss 100, Classic 105, Radio Jambo, Gukena FM and The Star newspaper. Quarcoo left the chief executive role in June 2024 but kept a board seat.
In Nairobi, tune to 106.3 FM. Listeners elsewhere can stream East FM live online.
East FM at a glance
| Owner | Metro East FM Limited (Radio Africa Group) |
|---|---|
| Language | English, with South Asian music |
| Based in | Nairobi |
| Format | Asian music and community talk |
| FM | 106.3 FM Nairobi |
East FM: questions
What frequency is East FM in Nairobi?
East FM broadcasts on 106.3 FM in Nairobi.
Who owns East FM?
East FM's FM licence is held by Metro East FM Limited, which shares an address with Radio Africa Limited, and the station is run alongside the Radio Africa Group.
What does East FM play?
East FM plays Bollywood songs and South Asian pop, with talk shows aimed at Kenya's Asian families.
What are the East FM Star Awards?
The East FM Star Awards were first held in August 2019 at Diamond Plaza II in Parklands, Nairobi, to recognise the station's listeners and nominees.
How can I listen to East FM online?
Open the East FM live page on onlineradio.co.ke and press play. It works in any phone or computer browser, free, with no app or sign-up.
Checked 2026-10-26. Station owner? Send us your details or correct this profile.