Kenyan DJ Dickson Ndegwa Nyathore, popularly known as DJ Dibul, has built a name in the entertainment industry and is one of the recognized figures in Mugithi music.
DJ Dibul explained that his name came from his official name, which he translated from Kikuyu, but he omitted the double letter in Dibul to stand out.
Known by his nickname Mr Thîgîthà, Dibul has built a career as a DJ, music curator, MC, and content creator, with his work spanning local entertainment spots, major events, and digital platforms.
According to Dibul, he is the first-ever DJ to work for two competing media houses in Kenya, Kameme FM and TV and Gukena FM.
“It is by the grace and favor of God. I am the first DJ to work with competing media houses. I started at Gukena FM and worked for about five years before the Kameme media approached me following my popularity among listeners,” DJ Dibul stated during an interview at the Reke Ciume na Enee podcast.
DJ Dibul has often credited his interest in the Mugithi genre to his grandmother, who, he explained during the Jeff Kuria Podcast, loved music and used to play different songs.
Education and Family
Dibul was born on February 24, 1990, in Karatina, was brought up in Nanyuki, and has two sisters.
His parents and grandparents are from Ngara Ndari in Nanyuki.
For his early education, Dibul attended Kiandaa Nursery before transitioning to Kanyunga Primary in Timau, Nanyuki, where he completed his KCPE.
Later, Dibul joined Mweru Boarding Secondary in Mukurwe-ini but had difficulty adjusting to the boarding life and transferred during the third term in Form Three.
He joined Giakaibei Secondary in Nyeri, where he had to repeat Form Three.
As a high school student, DJ Dibul was part of the entertainment team and served as a dorm captain, while also working as a virtual DJ and producing several mixtapes at Mweru Secondary.
Additionally, Dickson participated in the music and drama festivals.
After completing high school, Dibul enrolled at St. Ann Institute College in Nyahururu and pursued a CPA course.
Dibul took a diploma course in DJing that cost him KSh 75,000, and he later became a teacher at the institution.
DJ Dibul’s Career and Achievements
Before establishing himself in the entertainment industry, Dibul tried different jobs, including farming and construction.
At the College, Dibul also took part in DJ gigs near Spears Supermarket at the Spanish Club in Nyahururu, alongside DJ Mo and DJ Tronics.
After returning to his hometown, the DJ ran a small business focused on selling movies, flash cards, and memory cards, as well as phone repairs.
Dibul eventually found his footing behind the decks after moving to Nairobi the join KCA University.
As a young DJ, he worked in several clubs in By-pass and Kihunguro across different genres, including reggae, gospel, and Mugithi, before eventually joining Gukena FM as the first DJ.
Under the leadership of the former Gukena FM head Tony Ngingi, the DJ moved on to host the Cocktail Sunday show and the Drive.
Later, DJ Dibul started working the Kameme FM and Kameme TV.
His approach to the genre has involved mixing traditional Kikuyu music with a modern DJ presentation, helping him attract audiences through live performances and social media.
Dibul launched his TikTok account in 2020 and has grown his audience by sharing music and entertainment content.
Beyond social media, he is also the founder and CEO of Dibul Sounds Entertainment.
DJ Dibul has performed at the Kenya Mugithi Carnival at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) and Mugithi events in the United Kingdom.
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Awards and Recognitions
Dibul has been named Mugithi DJ of the Year.
In addition, the Digitally Fit Awards list him as the winner of the Top Digitally Fit DJ of the Year category, where he received 1,150 votes.
He has also been nominated for the Mugithi MC/DJ of the Year – East Africa category at the E360 Awards.
DJ Dibul and Dorea Chege
Beyond music, Dibul’s personal life has also drawn public attention because of his relationship with actress and content creator Dorea Chege.
The couple’s relationship became public after they had known each other for several years, having met in high school during a mentorship program.
In January 2023, Dibul proposed to Chege, and in January 2025, they announced they were expecting their first child.
On March 24, 2025, Chege and Dibul announced the birth of their daughter, calling her “Wendo” before revealing her full name.
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