Muchina Maloba, a radio presenter at Kiss FM, recently opened up about his journey in the media industry, revealing that he struggled for six years before securing his dream job. Speaking in an interview with podcaster Esther Alex, Muchina shared his experiences of perseverance, challenges, and personal growth.
Muchina’s passion for journalism began early, and he always knew he wanted to be in the media industry. However, his path was not straightforward.
“By the time I was in college, I knew I wanted to pursue journalism. I worked in many radio stations across Kenya and even in Tanzania, where I gained valuable experience. At some point, I also worked as a customer service agent,” he recalled.
His big break came when a friend encouraged him to submit his CV and demo to Kiss FM. He took a chance, and after a successful application, he was offered a contract.
“Sometimes I still pinch myself because I can’t believe it. Job hunting is not easy, but when I got this job, I felt like God had ordained everything,” he said.
Like many in the media industry, Muchina has faced personal challenges while maintaining professionalism on air.
“In 2022, I went through a bad heartbreak, but I still had to come to work,” he shared.
Despite being on one of Kenya’s biggest radio stations, Muchina insists that his lifestyle has remained simple.
“I am just me, and I still use matatus. I cannot change because of a job,” he affirmed.
Muchina also opened up about his struggles with depression and childhood bullying.
“I was bullied in school because I was not a bright child. As a child, I used to feel like a failure, and that messed me up,” he admitted.
Growing up without his father was another challenge that deeply affected his mental health. The loss of his mother in 2014 left him feeling hopeless.
“I felt like there was no reason for me to work hard,” he said.
However, with the support of friends and his faith, Muchina found strength to overcome these hardships.
Muchina credits his grandmother and his mother’s side of the family for raising him with love and care.
“I was raised in Bungoma by my grandmother. My mum’s family took care of me because my dad was not in the picture. There was so much love around me,” he said.
Now, as he thrives in his career, Muchina hopes to inspire others to keep pushing through challenges, believing that perseverance and faith can open doors.
