Celebrated broadcaster Ann Njogu has announced her departure from the mid-morning program Staarabika on Radio Maisha, marking the end of her long-running role on the show.
In her announcement, she expressed appreciation to listeners who regularly engaged with the program by sharing stories, requests, and personal experiences during her broadcasts.
“You have been riding with me on Radio Maisha and Staarabika for a while now, and I’m sitting here trying to find words that don’t sound too small for what this long journey meant. Every midmorning, you tuned in, sent in your shouts, your stories, your heartbreaks, your requests, and defended Staarabika like it was yours – that’s what kept me showing up,” she shared.
She described the exit as the end of a chapter in her radio career, noting that she is transitioning to a new phase while maintaining gratitude for her audience’s support.
Ann Njogu added that while she is leaving the show, she will remain in touch with her audience and share future updates regarding her career.
“As I embark on a new chapter in my career, this is my farewell from the show. Not goodbye to the memories, and not goodbye to you. Just the end of this chapter on the air on the radio. Thank you for letting me be part of your midmorning. I will keep you posted,” Ann Njogu said.
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Ann Njogu Profile: From Early Struggles to Radio Maisha Presenter
Ann Njogu is a Swahili-language broadcast journalist who built her career in radio and television, rising to prominence as a presenter and program manager at Radio Maisha.
She is widely known for hosting the mid-morning show Staarabika, which focused on motivation, lifestyle, relationships, and listener engagement.
Njogu was born in Thika and raised in Nakuru, where she developed an early interest in media while still in school.
Later, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations at Moi University, studying part-time while balancing work and family responsibilities.
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Before fully plunging into the media industry, she engaged in business activities, including running a cosmetics shop and working as a taxi driver.
In a previous interview, Njogu said her entry into journalism was influenced by early exposure during a KBC school tour and encouragement from teachers who recognized her strength in Kiswahili communication.
Ann Njogu joined Radio Maisha, where she established her reputation through Staarabika and later expanded into business-focused content, including Maisha Biashara.
She also advanced to the role of Programs Controller, overseeing station content and scheduling.
Her career extended into television with the show Biashara Viwandani on KTN, alongside a growing digital presence across social media platforms.
