Launched in 1996, 98.4 Capital FM has created its own niche in the Kenyan radio market with its stand out style. Capital FM is a brand unlike any other in the Kenyan market, that continues to excite, entertain, stimulate and reward its listeners. Capital FM has the most loyal listeners of all stations, who have in turn been rewarded with consistent programming that continues to be a blueprint for the rest of the Kenyan radio market.
PROGRAMMING
If you should ever traverse the airwaves moving from frequency to frequency, our guarantee is that you will not find a fresher, edgier sound than Capital FM Kenya. Capital FM Programmes have their finger on the pulse of the nation; our shows are informative, fun and definitely set the trend. With Kenya’s most energetic, witty, and lively presenters, we are often imitated, but never duplicated. In this era of high competition in the Kenyan radio market, stations continue to try and replicate the programming, style and format of Capital FM with little success. We remain relevant, entertaining, informative and interactive all day: morning to morning. Our breakfast show ‘Capital in the Morning’ handles issues on the economy, society, and the political scene. It’s witty, fast-paced and full of laughs.
If you love ROCK!, want to know about the latest fashion and style, gadgets, hangouts, cool drinks, and hot outfits, our mid morning ‘Fuse’ show will take care of you – the young and upcoming socialite. The afternoon airwaves on Kenyan radio are ruled by the ‘Afternoon Jam’-a fun-filled, raw, intelligent, and sometime cocky but always entertaining show, with the most unique style of music formatting each day-From the latest R&B, Slow Jams, 80’s classics, Neo Soul, and 90’s hits and New Jack swing.
Hits not Homework comes next, targeted at the young and young at heart, this show has attitude and energy, and gives the youth the chance to voice their opinions on everything from relationships, sex, partying, fashion, technology and much more. ‘Hits Not Homework’ plays the hottest and most current hip-hop, rap, crunk, and local tracks, coupled with music exclusives, interviews with your favorite artists and shout outs between different high schools, colleges and universities.
After the high octane energy of hits not homework –slow it down with ‘Late Night Capital’ our slow seductive way of winding down your evening. It will mend broken hearts, keep you in love and soothe your mind as you prepare to call it a night. For all you night owls and international audience in different time zones, ‘Urban Nights’ is definitely your show, with hot jams and current affairs that will definitely hold your attention.
As your Official weekend Station we give you an equally amazing line up of non-stop mixes to put you in the mood on Friday and Saturday Nights. Watch out for the best syndicated countdown shows, including Rick Dees, Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest! The best of the best call Capital FM Home!