Radio Jambo presenter Esther Mwende Macharia celebrated her 40th birthday at a lavish party with fellow broadcasters and prominent figures from Kenya's entertainment industry.
The celebration took place at Tessara Bistro on Tuesday, September 15. It featured the fitting theme 'Queen @ 40', attracting a vibrant crowd of close friends, family, and media colleagues.
Among the notable guests in attendance were popular radio hosts Mbusii and Lion, who joined in honoring her milestone.
Among the notable guests in attendance were popular radio hosts Mbusii and Lion, who joined in honoring her milestone.
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"My night of celebrating my 40th birthday was EPIC. Thanks to my friends and family."
Sharing her joy on Facebook after the event, Macharia expressed gratitude to the guests and tagged the venue while celebrating the memorable evening.
Early Beginnings and Breakthrough in Coastal Radio
Born and raised in Ukunda, Kwale County, Macharia attended Mwakigwena Primary School and Matuga Girls Secondary School before pursuing a Diploma in Journalism at the Patana Institute in Mombasa.
For Mwende Macharia, turning 40 is more than a birthday milestone. It is a celebration of a nearly two-decade journey that began with an internship at Baraka FM in Mombasa and eventually saw her become one of Kenya’s most recognizable Swahili radio voices.
Macharia began her broadcasting career at Baraka FM in Mombasa in 2007 before moving to Sheki FM.
Rise to National Stardom and Television Success
Her career later took her to Radio Maisha, where she spent 14 years hosting Konnect and built a strong following among Swahili-speaking audiences.
Her consistency and distinctive broadcasting style eventually earned her the nickname ‘Queen of the Airwaves’.
She later joined Radio Jambo, where she continued her career in mainstream radio while maintaining her presence in Kenya’s entertainment and media circles.
She later joined Radio Jambo, where she continued her career in mainstream radio while maintaining her presence in Kenya’s entertainment and media circles.
Empowering the Youth Beyond the Studio
As she celebrated turning 40, Macharia looked back on her journey with gratitude while thanking her support system for making the occasion memorable.
Beyond radio, Macharia has also ventured into youth empowerment through her Champs Foundation, which she founded in 2015.
The organization adds another dimension to a career that has extended well beyond the studio.
The organization adds another dimension to a career that has extended well beyond the studio.
