Veteran radio presenter Kamau Munyua has urged young people to acquire practical skills that will prepare them to replace the older generation in media and other industries.
Speaking on air on Thursday, Munyua was responding to a listener who asked when he plans to retire.
The long-serving broadcaster said he has no intention of staying behind the microphone indefinitely.
“I don’t want to grow old here,” Munyua said. “They are asking me when I’m going to retire but they don’t have the skills. I’m ready to leave as soon as skilled people take over.”
He argued that longevity should not be confused with job security.
According to him, the media space is evolving fast with digital platforms, podcasts, and content creation, and young presenters must match that with training in research, voice delivery, storytelling, and audience engagement.
Munyua called on schools, colleges, and media houses to offer more mentorship and internships so that talent can transition smoothly into mainstream radio and television.
He also weighed in on the current debate on insecurity.
The veteran presenter called on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to find an alternative way to deal with the issue of goons.
Gachagua recently threatened to mobilize young people to protect communities from goons and rogue police officers.According to Kamau, that approach is risky.
He said unemployed youth are easily manipulated and could end up being used for violence instead of solving the problem.
Instead, Munyua said the government should invest in jobs, skills training, and proper policing so that communities feel safe without resorting to mob action.
He concluded by telling young listeners that opportunity will come to those who prepare, adding that radio and media will always have space for disciplined, skilled, and creative voices.