Station profile
Radio 47
Radio 47 is a national urban Swahili station owned by Cape Media Limited, the company that also runs TV47.
Radio 47 is a national urban Swahili station owned by Cape Media Limited, the company that also runs TV47. Its home frequency is 103.0 FM in Nairobi, and it reaches other regions on further transmitters, including 92.9 FM in Mombasa, 100.9 FM in Eldoret and 95.5 FM in Kakamega.
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.
Radio 47 presents itself as an audio-visual, IP-based broadcaster, with shows produced for video as well as radio. It is reported to have risen to second nationally by early 2025. Cape Media is linked to Mount Kenya University founder Prof. Simon Gicharu.
To listen, tune to 103.0 FM in Nairobi or press play here.
Radio 47 at a glance
| Owner | Cape Media Limited |
|---|---|
| On air since | 2023 |
| Language | Swahili |
| Based in | Nairobi |
| Format | Urban Swahili talk, entertainment and music |
| FM | 103.0 FM Nairobi, 92.9 FM Mombasa, 100.9 FM Eldoret, 95.5 FM Kakamega |
Radio 47 shows
| Show | When | Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 47 | Weekdays 6am to 10am | Alex Mwakideu, Emmanuel Mwashumbe |
| Nuru 47 | Weekdays 4am to 6am (at launch) | Eva Mwalili |
| Mchikicho | Weekdays 10am to 1pm (at launch) | Mwanaisha Chidzuga |
| Baze 47 | Weekdays 1pm to 3pm (at launch) | Manucho the Young Turk |
| Maskani 47 | Weekdays 3pm to 7pm (at launch) | Billy Miya, Mbaruk Mwalimu |
| Chemba Show | Weeknights 8pm to 11pm (at launch) | Dr Ofweneke |
Radio 47 presenters
Radio 47: questions
Who owns Radio 47?
Radio 47 is owned by Cape Media Limited, which also owns TV47. Cape Media is linked to Prof. Simon Gicharu, founder of Mount Kenya University.
What frequency is Radio 47 in Nairobi?
Radio 47 broadcasts on 103.0 FM in Nairobi. Other frequencies include 92.9 FM in Mombasa and 100.9 FM in Eldoret.
Who hosts Breakfast 47 on Radio 47?
Breakfast 47 on Radio 47 is hosted by Alex Mwakideu and Emmanuel Mwashumbe from 6am to 10am on weekdays. Mwakideu joined from Milele FM in August 2023.
When did Radio 47 launch?
Radio 47 went on air on 13 March 2023 with a team largely recruited from Radio Maisha and Milele FM.
How can I listen to Radio 47 online?
Open the Radio 47 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.