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About KBC English Service
KBC English Service is a English-language news and talk radio station owned by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), on 95.6 FM. You can listen to KBC English Service live online free on this page, with no app or sign-up.
The public broadcaster's English service, with news and current affairs.
KBC English Service profile
KBC English Service is the English-language national radio service of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), the state-owned public broadcaster. In Nairobi it has been listed on 95.6 FM.
KBC is a state corporation set up under an Act of Parliament, Cap 221 of the Laws of Kenya. Its legal mandate is independent and impartial broadcasting of information, education and entertainment in English, Kiswahili and any other languages it chooses. The English Service handles the English-language side on radio. Its Kiswahili counterpart, KBC Radio Taifa, has been listed on 92.9 FM in Nairobi.
KBC says it aims to be Kenya's most reliable and trusted broadcaster, with objective, informative, educative and entertaining content. Its stated goals include raising public understanding of government development policies and promoting radio and television as tools for national development. It also runs regional vernacular services, including the Kikuyu-language Coro FM, and a television arm.
As a public service station, the English Service carries news, current affairs and general programming for a national audience. Launch dates and current presenters were not available in the sources reviewed.
Official website: kbc.co.ke
Background
Sources: kbc.co.ke · kenyans.co.ke · kenyans.co.ke. Profile updated 2026-10-26.
KBC English Service at a glance
Last checked 2026-10-26
KBC English Service — FAQ
How can I listen to KBC English Service live online?
Press play at the top of this page. KBC English Service streams live and free, with no app or sign-up, on any phone, tablet or computer.
What frequency is KBC English Service on?
KBC English Service says it broadcasts on 95.6 FM. Outside its FM coverage area you can stream it live on this page.
Who owns KBC English Service?
KBC English Service is part of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), alongside KBC Radio Taifa, Coro FM, Pwani FM, Mwatu FM.
What language does KBC English Service broadcast in?
KBC English Service broadcasts mainly in English.
Can I listen to KBC English Service outside Kenya?
Yes. The live stream works worldwide, including the US, UK, Europe and the Gulf.