Maina Kageni Worries Fans as He Hints at Quitting His Plush Classic 105 Job: "Go Home"
- Maina Kageni stunned both fans and his co-host King'ang'i with an emotional declaration that suggested his time on air might be officially winding down
- The radio veteran did not just hint at his own exit; he called out media and political heavyweights, urging them to step aside in favour of younger voices
- King'ang'i fired back with humour and defiance, refusing to join Maina's “retirement club” and promising to hold the mic a little longer
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Legendary Classic 105 radio host Maina Kageni has sparked concern among fans after strongly hinting at stepping away from the microphone, possibly for good.
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In a recent broadcast alongside his longtime co-host Daniel Ndambuki, better known as King’ang’i or Churchill, Maina dropped a bombshell about his future on air, suggesting that his two-decade-plus run might be coming to an end.
Is Maina Kageni leaving Classic 105?
“I don't want this job anymore. Apply for it now. What are you still doing in employment at 60? Get out of there. I should not even be here. I want young people to come here. I've been here half my life, my entire life, it's been too long. I can leave today and never come back, and I’ll be happy," he declared.
Maina didn’t stop there. In a passionate moment, he urged not just himself, but other media veterans to consider stepping aside to create room for new voices.
He name-dropped big industry players like Fred Obachi, Jeff Koinange, and even King’ang’i himself as part of a generation that should hand over the reins.
The veteran broadcaster took it a step further, tying his message to a broader call for leadership renewal in the country.
“Rigathi Gachagua, go home. William Ruto, go home! Everyone, go home. Let’s start on a clean slate, that’s how we’re going to change this country. Atwoli should have gone 50 years ago,” Maina added.
Will King'angi leave Classic 105 if Maina leaves?
As expected of any iconic radio duo, King’ang’i was not having any of it.
The comic and media personality dismissed Maina’s proposal, insisting he was not ready to hang up his boots or let go of the perks that come with the job.
“You go, let me take your seat and get your hefty salary. Mimi siwaachi. Niko hapa nikishikilia. Wewe kijana wacha kuniharakisha," he quipped.
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Social media reactions
The conversation ignited widespread reactions from Kenyans who, over the years, have fallen in love with Maina's voice on their radios.
Here are some of their comments:
Evans Ake Lodenyo:
"Wooi!!! Sasa tutammiss aje kageni jamani..he is a gud guy, he isalways entertaining many classic followers,,actually it will get bored wen he leaves."
Winnie Ngeera:
"All the best Maina."
Charles Juma:
"Maina let me tell you, retirement sio rahisi."
Johnderick Mariphar:
"The gallant legendary your smooth voice is still remembered Classic 105 FM."
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What was Maina's first salary?
In a separate revelation, Maina recently opened up about his early career days, sharing that back in 1993, he earned a salary of KSh 42,000 and even had access to a company car.
He recalled working at a credit card firm known as Royal Card, where his role involved handling receipts.
What surprised many, however, was his admission that the company was owned by none other than media mogul SK Macharia, who also happens to be his uncle, a detail largely unknown to the public.
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