Kenya’s most recognisable breakfast radio duo, Joseph Ogidi Opiyo (Gidi) and Jacob “Ghost” Mulee, are marking 18 years since they first went on air together at Radio Jambo, with fans and colleagues flooding social media to celebrate the occasion.
Gidi broke the news on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, 4 November 2026, confirming that the duo first broadcast together on 4 November 2008.
The post quickly gathered over 4,344 likes and 485 comments from listeners who have grown up waking up to the duo’s voices.
What makes Gidi na Ghost asubuhi a Kenyan institution
The show airs from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Radio Jambo 97.5 FM, which is owned by the Radio Africa Group.
Over nearly two decades, it has built a devoted following through a mix of humour, music and candid conversation.
Its signature segment, “Patanisho” (Swahili for reconciliation), where Gidi and Ghost mediate live on air between estranged couples, family members, or friends, has become one of the most talked-about features in Kenyan radio.
The numbers back up the show’s reputation. Recent IPSOS Kenya Audience Tracker data places Radio Jambo as the top station in Nairobi, capturing 7.3% of the city’s radio audience and 20.2% of total listening time.
Gidi Na Ghost Asubuhi ranks as the most popular morning programme, with surveys showing six in 10 Nairobians tune in regularly.
Gidi pays tribute to listeners and his co-host
In his anniversary message, Gidi reflected on nearly two decades of broadcasting:
“18 years of waking up Kenya, informing, entertaining, educating, sharing laughter, tackling serious issues and giving ordinary Kenyans a voice!”
He also singled out the loyal audience that has kept the show going:
“This remarkable journey would never have been possible without YOU, our loyal listeners, who have stood with us through the years. You are the reason we wake up every morning!”
Gidi reserved special words for his longtime co-host:
“To my brother and co-host Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee, what a journey it has been! 18 years of friendship, laughter, debates and unforgettable radio moments! Asanteni sana, Kenya!”
