Bishop Ben Kiengei, popularly known as Muthee Kiengei, announced on October 12 that he will join Inooro FM after years at Kameme FM.
In a statement shared by the Bishop, he said that he will officially join Inooro FM on October 12.
Addressing his exit from Kameme FM, Bishop Ben called out those questioning his decision, noting that many presenters and comedians have moved between stations, and that his move was no different.
According to Bishop Ben, members of the public should not worry about his decision and the choices he makes during his career transition.
“Kwa nini mnasumbuka hivi, huyu kijana hana wazazi na wazazi wake ni 60 years and above pale JCM, it is normal watangazaji kuhama. You can mention to me several presenters and comedians wamehama from this station to the other. How does it become a big deal when it comes to Askofu?” Bishop Ben questioned.
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Kiengei’s Move to Inooro FM Sparks Debate
Bishop Ben Kiengei’s move to Inooro FM has drawn mixed reactions online, with some followers congratulating him.
In contrast, others questioned the circumstances surrounding his departure from Kameme FM.
According to Betty Philips, Kiengei’s move is a fresh start as the Bishop expands his career, as some questioned whether the exit from Kameme was voluntary or if he was fired.
“When grace speaks, when one door closes, another one opens,” Betty stated.
Despite the Bishop’s move gaining support, some argued that moving to a different station was not a big deal, while some of his fans emphasized that they would now tune in to Inooro FM.
Some members of the public argued that Bishop Ben should have maintained loyalty and a professional relationship despite his transition.
From Street Comedy to Radio
Before becoming a radio presenter, Kiengei worked in comedy and Kikuyu-language entertainment, selling CDs in Thika in 2009.
Kiengei began his radio career at Coro FM, a Kikuyu-language station owned by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
At Coro FM, he gained broadcasting experience before moving to Kameme FM, where his profile among Kikuyu-speaking audiences grew.
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Bishop Ben at Kameme FM
Bishop Ben Kiengei joined Kameme FM in 2012 when Wanjiku Kibe was the station manager.
At Kameme FM, Kiengei became known through Ma-Watchmen, a program he presented alongside Gatonye wa Mbugua.
The two later co-hosted Arahuka, the station’s breakfast show.
Outside broadcasting, Bishop Ben Kiengei is the founder of Jesus Compassion Ministries (JCM), where he serves as a bishop.
The church was founded in February 2023 and is located in Ruiru off the Eastern Bypass, with more than 88 branches in Kenya and abroad, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and South Africa.
He is also the husband of Reverend Joyceline Ngaru and the father of Arsene and June.
From his first marriage with media personality Keziah KariukiBishop Ben has a daughter, Orpah Waithera.
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