MBCI Radio

MBCI Radio is the Swahili gospel and talk station of Nakuru-based MBCI Media, on air 24 hours a day for Christian listeners across much of Kenya. Its home frequency is 89.5 FM in Nakuru County, and its website lists seven more regional frequencies.

The station began transmitting in December 2014. It is the radio arm of a group that also runs MBCI TV, and the schedule combines gospel music with programmes on current affairs, social issues, business, health and agriculture.

The regional network is what makes MBCI unusual for a church-oriented broadcaster. Its website puts the station on 96.9 FM in Nairobi, 87.8 in Kericho, 96.8 in Meru and Embu, 98.0 in Western, 100.3 in Uasin Gishu, 101.3 in Kitui, Machakos and Makueni, and 103.7 in Nyeri. If you hear a Swahili gospel station on 96.9 in Nairobi, this is likely the one.

The website describes MBCI as a 'Swahili channel'. That line may refer mainly to the TV side, but it matches the radio station's output as we understand it. We have not found a current presenter list or named shows, so none are listed. MBCI's website is the best place to check the latest frequency list, as regional transmitters can change.

To listen anywhere, press play on this page or visit mbcimedia.co.ke. In Nakuru, tune to 89.5 FM. In Nairobi, try 96.9 FM.