How to Listen to Hot 96 FM — Frequencies, Live Stream & Shows
What Is Hot 96 FM?
Hot 96 FM is Royal Media Services' English-language radio station, broadcasting from Nairobi on 96.0 FM since around 2006. It is one of Royal Media Services' 13 radio stations; the company was founded in 1996 by Dr S. K. Macharia. Hot 96 plays what it calls "All Time Hits" — a mix spanning multiple decades and genres — and its presenters blend English with Kiswahili and Sheng on air, despite the station's official English-language billing.
How Can You Stream Hot 96 FM Online?
Hot 96 FM streams free on Radio.co.ke's Hot 96 FM live stream page. Press play and the stream runs in any browser, on desktop or mobile, with no app, sign-up, or download required. Kenyans in the US, UK, Canada, the Gulf, and Australia use the same stream to listen from outside the country.
What Frequency Is Hot 96 FM On?
Hot 96 FM broadcasts on 96.0 FM in Nairobi. Six confirmed signals carry the station nationwide:
| Town | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Nairobi & Thika | 96.0 FM |
| Nakuru | 102.5 FM |
| Eldoret | 90.4 FM |
| Nyeri | 88.6 FM |
| Kisumu | 103.1 FM |
| Kisii | 103.1 FM |
This list matches both the station's own report from its 2021 studio launch and its current listing, so it is the more reliable version. A separate listing claims Mombasa reception on 96.0 FM instead of Kisii; that claim could not be independently confirmed, so it is left out here.
What Shows Does Hot 96 FM Air?
Six named shows fill the schedule:
| Time | Show |
|---|---|
| 6:00–10:00 (weekdays) | Hot Breakfast |
| 10:00–12:00 | Rhythm Junction |
| 13:00–14:00 | The Take Off |
| 15:00–18:00 | The Hot Drive |
| 19:00–21:00 | Dropzone County Assembly |
| 18:00–22:00 (Saturdays) | Club96 |
Club96 runs as a high-energy DJ set that turns Saturday evenings into a party hour, distinct from the talk-heavy weekday lineup.
Who Hosts Hot 96's Breakfast Show?
Jeff Koinange, who moved from journalism into radio presenting, anchors Hot Breakfast. In a September 2024 interview with the European Union's ambassador to Kenya about the Erasmus scholarship programme, his co-host was Patrick Igunza. Hot Breakfast has run under multiple co-hosts over the years, so confirm the current lineup with the station directly if the exact pairing matters to you.
Who Owns Hot 96 FM?
Royal Media Services owns Hot 96 FM. The company runs 13 radio stations in total: Radio Citizen broadcasts in Swahili, Hot 96 is the English-language station, and the remaining 11 stations broadcast in vernacular languages. Royal Media Services also owns Citizen TV, Inooro TV, and Ramogi TV.
Stream Hot 96 FM now on Radio.co.ke's Hot 96 FM live stream page, or tune your FM dial to 96.0 in Nairobi and the local frequency above wherever else you are.
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