Joey Muthengi

Joey Muthengi
Joey Muthengi with Tusker Project Fame Co-host Dr. Mich (left)
Born
Kijabe, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Occupations
Years active2009–present
Websitewww.muthengifoundation.org

Joey Muthengi is a media personality and actress. Her entry into the Kenyan media industry came through being a radio personality on 98.4 Capital FM from 2009 to 2013 where she hosted and produced the wildly popular youth show, Hits Not Homework.[1] From 2016 to 2018, Joey Muthengi co-hosted the Power Breakfast show on Citizen TV with Fred Indimuli and Willis Raburu.[2] She also co-hosted an entertainment show, 10 Over 10 on Citizen TV with Willis Raburu. Joey later on in 2018 quit her job at Citizen TV.[3][4]

Early life

Joey was born in Kijabe, Rift Valley and moved to the United States when she was 2 years old. She returned home and attended Rift Valley Academy, later moving to the USA where she attended Hope College pursuing a double major in Communications and Business Management.[5] Joey has a brother (David Muthengi) who is in the limelight, an investment analyst, a musician and was a host at Rauka TV Show on Citizen, who is popularly known as Holy Dave.[6]

Career

Between 2011 and 2014, Joey served as the 1st ever Kenyan VJ (Video Jockey) for the South-African-based music channel Channel O where she represented Kenyan music, entertainment, and culture to the rest of the continent.[7] In 2013 she hosted Season 6 of the largest reality music show in East Africa 'Tusker Project Fame', on Citizen TV having previously been involved with the franchise on 'Tusker All Stars' which aired in 2011.[8] In 2015 she began hosting the daily Drivetime show on Hot 96 FM. She also hosted  ‘Sugar and Spice’ on Ebru TV. Joey Muthengi worked at the Royal Media Services at Citizen TV as a 10 Over 10 co-host where she co-hosted with Willis Raburu. She left Citizen TV after landing into problems with her employer after being used by Betin, a betting company, as their brand ambassador. About one year later on her social media page, she talked about the tough times she experienced after leaving Citizen Tv, but confirmed she is in a better state and contented.[9]

Philanthropy

Joey is the co-founder and a Director of the Muthengi Foundation, a non-profit charity organization that aims to develop economic empowerment through education.[10]

Filmography

As an actress, she has been part of several local TV drama series, including the award-winning Family drama 'Changing Times' which aired on Kenya Television Network from 2010 to 2012.[11] She was also a lead character in the drama series 'Prem' which first aired on KTN in 2013-2014 and later on Africa Magic on DSTV.[12]

Television

year project role network notes
2012–2013 "Changing Times" KTN series regular
2013–2014 prem KTN series regular
2016 sugar and spice host ebru africa tv
2016–present power breakfast host Citizen tv with fred indimuli and willis raburu
2016–Nov 2018 10 over 10 host Citizen tv with willis raburu

References

  1. ^ Murekio, Murugi (25 January 2010). "Exclusive: multifaceted presenter Joey". Capital Lifestyle.
  2. ^ "After leaving Ebru TV, Joey Muthengi lands new TV job". Standard Entertainment.
  3. ^ "Why Joey Muthengi has quit Citizen TV in a huff". Nairobi News. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Joey Muthengi admits to difficult period after quitting TV job". The Star. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  5. ^ "11 Amazing Things You Probably Didn't Know About Radio Personality- Joey Muthengi". Trending Post. 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016.
  6. ^ Nderitu, Wangeci (23 January 2020). "Joey Muthengi shares awkward experience working with brother in same company". Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  7. ^ Meet your new channel Archived 8 October 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Channel O. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Joey Muthengi replaces Sheila Mwanyigha as the TPF host". Capital Lifestyle. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  9. ^ Sherah, Tevin. "I had tough days- Joey Muthengi speaks on quitting job". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Muthengi-foundation". kiss100.co.ke. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  11. ^ "Joey,a lady who takes challenges head on". Nairobi News. 11 January 2014.
  12. ^ Joey Muthengi set for her acting debut ghafla.co.ke [permanent dead link‍]. Ghafla. Retrieved 11 May 2016.