Capital FM @ 30: Three Decades of Innovation, Influence and Defining Culture in Kenya

The station entered a transformative era under the late renowned businessman and industrialist Dr. Chris Kirubi, whose acquisition of Capital FM helped shape the brand into one of Kenya’s most influential multimedia platforms. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalf..

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Capital FM Kenya is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary on September 20, 2026, marking three decades of innovation and cultural influence in Kenya's media landscape.

The station was founded in 1996 by Linda Holt.
It became Kenya's first privately owned FM radio station and was later significantly shaped by the late businessman Dr. Chris Kirubi.
Capital FM has pioneered trends including online live radio streaming and introducing new music genres, evolving into a multimedia platform with signature events like the Koroga Festival.