Kenya’s media industry has expanded significantly, enabling more diverse ownership, including by influential women who now run major outlets.
Rose Kimotho – Kayu FM, former Kameme FM Manager
Rose Kimotho is a veteran media personality who helped establish Kameme FM, a key part of Mediamax. She later launched Kayu FM in 2022.
Kawira Mwangaza – Mwangaza TV, Baite TV
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza co-owns Baite TV, a vernacular station in Kimeru, and also runs Mwangaza TV, an online channel focused on evangelism.
Purity Ngirici – Iganjo FM
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Ngirici and her husband launched Iganjo FM and Mount Kenya TV under Slopes Media Company in 2020, entering the competitive Kikuyu media space.
Carol Mandi – True Love Magazine
Carol Mandi owns Carole Mandi Media, which publishes True Love, Drum, and Home Living magazines. She acquired Drum and True Love from South African owners in 2010.
Eunice Njambi Mathu – Parents Africa
Eunice Njambi founded Parents Africa magazine, one of Kenya’s oldest lifestyle publications. It has been in circulation for over 44 years and remains a leading family-oriented magazine.
By Kenyans