Mwalimu Rachel, a well-known radio personality, gained significant attention when she transitioned to Kiss 100 after enjoying a successful six-year tenure at NRG Radio.
Her choice to join Kiss 100 was not made hastily, as she had previously declined offers from the station on two occasions before ultimately accepting.
Rachel’s association with Kiss 100 can be traced back to her time at HomeBoyz Radio, where she played a significant role in a show that was gradually gaining popularity.
“The first time Kiss wanted me to join their team, I was still at HomeBoyz, which was a rival station at the time. My show was flourishing, and they were asking me to jump ship,” Rachel explained.
“Nikaangalia hivi nikasema noo! Something tells me it’s not the right time. They came for me twice and with every offer they increased the salary offer. It was very tempting, but I felt I hadn’t given my all to the show, which was just starting to make a name for itself… I had not expressed as much as I wanted to. So I said no to the money.”
“Sometimes, when you have a dream and you want to see it to the very end, you have to turn down great packages, and money. It takes patience, understanding the industry, and not focusing so much on the money but on building your brand,” she said.
Mwalimu Rachel On why she finally said yes to Kiss 100
“The time was right. Everything sort of aligned. I am in that period where you can see I am transitioning. I have more to offer because I am now getting into a new space in my life,” she shared.
“I’m older so I can offer more sound advice to young people. I can speak in the space of a presenter, a businesswoman, a mother, and a career woman, and somebody who still aspires for more in life,” she said.
