KBC's Leading Presenters in 2026: Profiles and Programming Highlights

KBC's Presenter Lineup in 2026

The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Kenya’s oldest state-owned broadcaster, continues to blend experienced journalists with rising talent in 2026. Following its relaunch in June 2021, KBC remains a key source for news, entertainment, and cultural content across the nation.

Key Management and Governance

• Agnes Kalekye Nguna serves as Managing Director and CEO, the first woman to hold this position since her appointment in October 2024.
• Tom Mshindi chairs the Board of Directors.
• William Kabogo Gitau, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, oversees KBC at the ministry level.

Prominent Presenters and Shows

• Tom Mboya anchors the flagship English-language Prime Edition at 9 pm alongside Irene Muchuma-Odim. A former hospitality professional, Mboya is a celebrated journalist recognized by CNN in 2012 as Africa’s best journalist.
• Nancy Onyancha co-hosts the 7 pm Swahili bulletin Darubini with Harith Salim. With over a decade of experience, she is among KBC’s leading female presenters.
• Cynthia Nyamai leads the Business Insight segment, bringing her award-winning business journalism expertise to the screen.
• Harith Salim is a key Swahili news anchor on Darubini, delivering national and international news.
• Ahmed Juma Bhalo presents the 7 pm Swahili news bulletin on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Additional Notable Anchors

• Elizah Kimani hosts the youth-focused Y254 Morning Talk Show and recently won TV Host of the Year at the 2026 Wezesha Awards.
• Victor Oloo covers political and current affairs on Good Morning Kenya.
• Beatrice Gatonye Ngetich and Betty Kiptum anchor prime bulletins, while Carren Kibbett co-hosts the Easy Friday bulletin.
• John Kago and Marie Yambo deliver flagship news and specialized segments respectively.
• Rashid Mwamkondo presents across TV and Radio Taifa platforms.

Remembering KBC Legends

KBC mourns the loss of iconic broadcasters who shaped Kenyan media, including:

• Catherine Kasavuli (1962–2022), Kenya's first female TV news anchor, who returned to KBC in 2021 before passing away from cervical cancer.
• Badi Muhsin (1954–2021), a revered Swahili news presenter known for Dira ya Dunia, who rejoined KBC shortly before his death.

Looking Ahead

KBC secured broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring free-to-air access for Kenyan viewers. The corporation continues to evolve under its new leadership, maintaining its role as a trusted media institution.