Celebrated radio star Ann Njogu has surprised fans after making a major announcement regarding her career. Ann Njogu is exiting Radio Maisha. The Radio Maisha show host, known for the popular Staarabika mid-morning show, announced on Sunday, May 17, that she would be exiting the radio station after over a decade and a half. Ann’s exit caught the fans of the show by surprise, with most vowing to follow her to her next destination. What did Ann Njogu say about leaving Radio Maisha? Her message of farewell to the fans of the Standard Group outfit was a heartfelt sign-off amidst speculations of retrenchment. Ann hinted that she would no longer be on the radio. “You have been riding with me on Radio Maisha and Staarabika for a while now, and I’m here trying to find words that don’t sound too small for what this long journey meant. Every mid-morning, you tuned in, sent in your shout-outs and your stories, your heartbreaks and requests, and defended Staarabika like it was yours- that’s what kept me showing up. As I embark on a new chapter in my career, this is my farewell from the show. Not a goodbye to the memories and not a goodbye to you. Just the end of this chapter on the air on the radio. Thank you for letting me be part of your midmorning. I will keep you posted. May God bless you,” her farewell message read. The radio queen described her exit as a new chapter in her career, leaving fans speculating what her next assignment could be.
Her exits come amidst the drastic measures taken by the cash-strapped Standard group, and they continue to downsize. The exit also coincides with a major transition period at the radio station, including massive restructuring and rebranding. Fans of the radio host are keeping tabs on her announcement, hoping that she will soon reveal her next move. What did Ann Njogu’s listeners say about her exit? Here are some comments from fans. Polycarp Pinto: “You will be missed dearly toto la mama.” Kenny Kaburu: “All the best in your future endeavours, Ann.” Nell Chero: “If resilience and hard work had a name.” Why does Ann Njogu keep family hidden? Ann Njogu is an award-winning broadcast journalist. Photos: Ann Njogu. Source: Instagram Ann previously explained why she keeps her family life away from social media, saying she deeply values privacy and prefers her children to choose their own public exposure when they are older. The celebrated journalist also shared that she enjoys quiet family moments, bike rides at Karura Forest, road trips, and reading during her free time. She credited her humble personality and discipline to a strict upbringing and church values, while also weighing in on the growing trend of comedians joining radio, noting that serious topics should be handled responsibly.
