FM frequency
97.9 FM Kenya
Mulembe FM and Radio 47, live online
97.9 FM is used by 2 stations on our list. In Kenya, the same FM number can carry different stations in different towns, so check the town below. Wherever you are, you can play each station live from this page.
Stations on 97.9 FM
| Station | Town | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mulembe FM | Stated by the station; town not confirmed | Luhya |
| Radio 47 | Meru | Swahili |
Nairobi frequencies are verified against station and regulator sources. Other towns are as stated by the station. Checked 2026-10-27. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Mulembe FM on 97.9 FM
Mulembe FM is the Luhya-language station from Royal Media Services, aimed at the Luhya people of western Kenya and those living in Nairobi and the Rift.
The station calls its audience the Mulembe Nation, a nod to the Luhya greeting and to the many sub-groups that make up the community. Its motto is 'Omwoyo kwa Baluhya'. Royal Media says Mulembe has been broadcasting for close to twenty years, with a schedule that blends news and talk with Luhya cultural programmes and plenty of music.
Weekdays open at 4am with Tsikhabi Mumabwibwi, an inspirational show, before Bukha Bushiere takes over the 6am to 10am breakfast slot with current affairs. Mid-morning belongs to Tinyirira, which means 'work hard', then come the youth show Mulembe Baze and Kalakala on the evening drive.
Owner: Royal Media Services
Where to hear it on FM: 97.9 FM Nairobi · 99.0 FM Western Kenya · 99.2 FM Western Kenya · 95.8 FM Eldoret
| Tsikhabi Mumabwibwi | Weekdays 4am-6am |
| Bukha Bushiere | Weekdays 6am-10am |
| Tinyirira | Weekday mid-morning |
| Mulembe Baze | Weekdays |
| Kalakala | Weekday evening drive |
| Witole | Weekly |
| Lipala | Weekends |
| Etsiafuma | Weekends |
| Emibayo Extra | Weekends |
| Rhumba Africa | Weekends |
Times are Kenyan time (EAT).
Radio 47 on 97.9 FM
Radio 47 is a national urban Swahili station owned by Cape Media Limited, the company that also runs TV47.
The station went live on Monday 13 March 2023. Before launch it hired heavily from rivals, chiefly Radio Maisha and Milele FM. The opening line-up published that month named Eva Mwalili (Mama Taifa) on the early Nuru 47, Emmanuel Mwashumbe and Mkamburi Chigogo on Breakfast 47, Mwanaisha Chidzuga on mid-morning Mchikicho, Manucho the Young Turk on Baze 47 and Billy Miya with Mbaruk Mwalimu on the Maskani drive show. Dr Ofweneke took the evening Chemba Show.
Breakfast 47 changed in August 2023, when Alex Mwakideu left Milele FM and joined Mwashumbe on the 6am to 10am slot. Weekend programming at launch included Bahari la Elimu for students and teachers, Mikiki ya Spoti, Kali za Kale with Eric Wambugu and the political talk show Kikao cha Hoja.
Owner: Cape Media Limited
Where to hear it on FM: 103.0 FM Nairobi · 92.9 FM Mombasa · 100.9 FM Eldoret · 95.5 FM Kakamega
| Breakfast 47 Alex Mwakideu, Emmanuel Mwashumbe | Weekdays 6am to 10am |
| Nuru 47 Eva Mwalili | Weekdays 4am to 6am (at launch) |
| Mchikicho Mwanaisha Chidzuga | Weekdays 10am to 1pm (at launch) |
| Baze 47 Manucho the Young Turk | Weekdays 1pm to 3pm (at launch) |
| Maskani 47 Billy Miya, Mbaruk Mwalimu | Weekdays 3pm to 7pm (at launch) |
| Chemba Show Dr Ofweneke | Weeknights 8pm to 11pm (at launch) |
Times are Kenyan time (EAT).
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Questions
Which radio station is 97.9 FM in Kenya?
Mulembe FM; Radio 47 in Meru.
Can I listen to 97.9 FM online?
Yes. Tap the station name and it plays live, free and without an app, on any phone or computer.