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About Hot 96
Hot 96 is a English-language music and entertainment radio station owned by Royal Media Services, broadcasting on 96.0 FM in Nairobi. You can listen to Hot 96 live online free on this page, with no app or sign-up. It is one of the lighter Kenyan stations to stream on mobile data.
English urban music and talk.
Hot 96 profile
Hot 96 is an urban station owned by Royal Media Services, broadcasting in Nairobi on 96.0 FM. Royal Media calls it an 'Urban English/Kenyanese' station, blending English and Kiswahili for urban and peri-urban listeners. It is the English-leaning member of a group that includes Radio Citizen and Inooro FM.
Royal Media builds Hot 96 around an aspirational lifestyle. It speaks to listeners focused on making money, having fun and building relationships, who share much of their lives on social media. It mixes information with entertainment.
On weekdays The Hot Breakfast (6am to 10am) is billed for hard-hitting interviews on politics, entertainment and trending topics. Then come pop culture and celebrity show The Breakout, The Rewind with old-school music and nostalgia, The Hot Drive (4pm to 7pm), The Hype Grade with Gudah Man in the evening and overnight DJ mixes. Weekends include The Morning After, The Sports Arena with sports presenter Kyanda, DJ party show Club 96, the World Chart Show, gospel show Arise with Mbuya Damiano and DJ Syke, Groove Train and Smokin' Country.
Nairobi News has called Hot 96 the home of journalist Jeff Koinange. It also reported that veteran presenter Nick Odhiambo, after ten years at Classic 105 and four at Radio Maisha, was set to join.
Official website: royalmedia.co.ke
Background
Sources: royalmedia.co.ke · nairobinews.nation.africa · kenyans.co.ke · kenyans.co.ke. Profile updated 2026-10-26.
Hot 96 at a glance
Last checked 2026-10-26
Hot 96 — FAQ
How can I listen to Hot 96 live online?
Press play at the top of this page. Hot 96 streams live and free, with no app or sign-up, on any phone, tablet or computer.
What frequency is Hot 96 in Nairobi?
Hot 96 broadcasts on 96.0 FM in Nairobi. Outside its FM coverage area you can stream it live on this page.
Who owns Hot 96?
Hot 96 is part of Royal Media Services, alongside Radio Citizen, Inooro FM, Ramogi FM, Egesa FM.
What language does Hot 96 broadcast in?
Hot 96 broadcasts mainly in English.
Does Hot 96 use a lot of data?
No. Hot 96 is one of the lighter Kenyan radio streams, so it is a good choice on a small bundle.
Can I listen to Hot 96 outside Kenya?
Yes. The live stream works worldwide, including the US, UK, Europe and the Gulf.