About Minto FM
Minto FM is a Ekegusii-language vernacular radio station owned by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). You can listen to Minto FM live online free on this page, with no app or sign-up.
Ekegusii-language radio from KBC.
Minto FM profile
Minto FM is the Ekegusii-language regional station of the state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. KBC lists it on 101.7 FM in the Kisii region, and the corporation's Wikipedia entry dates its launch to 2011.
It was one of KBC's new 2011 vernacular stations, with Nosim FM, Kitwek FM, Mwago FM and Mayienga FM. Mwatu FM and Ingo FM followed in 2012. The rollout was the state broadcaster's bid to win back regional audiences lost to private vernacular radio.
Minto FM serves Gusii listeners in the Kisii region with news, public information, music and community programming in Ekegusii. Private Ekegusii rivals include Royal Media's Egesa FM.
KBC is a state corporation set up under Cap 221 of the Laws of Kenya, headquartered on Harry Thuku Road in Nairobi. Sister services include Radio Taifa, KBC English Service, the Eastern and Western Services, Coro FM and Pwani FM. Current presenters and shows are unconfirmed.
Background
Sources: kbc.co.ke · en.wikipedia.org. Profile updated 2026-10-26.
Minto FM at a glance
Last checked 2026-10-26
Minto FM — FAQ
How can I listen to Minto FM live online?
Press play at the top of this page. Minto FM streams live and free, with no app or sign-up, on any phone, tablet or computer.
Who owns Minto FM?
Minto FM is part of Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), alongside KBC English Service, KBC Radio Taifa, Coro FM, Pwani FM.
What language does Minto FM broadcast in?
Minto FM broadcasts mainly in Ekegusii.
Can I listen to Minto FM outside Kenya?
Yes. The live stream works worldwide, including the US, UK, Europe and the Gulf.