Joey Muthengi

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Joey Muthengi
Joey Muthengi and Tusker Project Fame Co-host Dr. Mich.jpg
Joey Muthengi with Tusker Project Fame Co-host Dr. Mich (left)
Born
Kijabe, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Occupation
  • TV presenter
  • Radio presenter
  • Actress
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 2009-2013 where she hosted and produced the wildly popular youth show 'Hits Not Homework.[1] Most recently (June 2016 – Present), as part of the new re-branded Power Breakfast show on Citizen TV, Joey Muthengi now co-hosts the daily show with Fred Indimuli and Willis Raburu.[2] While at Citizen TV, she also co hosted an entertainment show 10 over 10.Joey later on in 2018,quit her job from Royal Media.[3][4]

Early life[]

Joey was born on 2nd August in 1985 in Kijabe, [5] 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.[6] 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.[7]

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.[8] 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.[9] In 2015 she began hosting the daily Drivetime show on Hot 96 Fm.[10] She also hosted  ‘Sugar and Spice’ at Ebru TV. #WTCJoey Muthengi worked at the Royal Media Services at Citizen Tv as 10 over 10 host where she co hosted with Willis Raburu. She left the Citizen TV after landing in problems with her employer after being used by Betin company which is the betting company as their brand ambassador. About one year later on her social media page on Instagram she talked about the tough time she experienced after leaving Citizen Tv but confirmed she is in a better state and contented.[11]

Personal life[]

Joey has a passion for music and spoken word poetry. Joey's brother is gospel musician [12]

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.[13]

Filmography[]

As an actress, she has been a part of several local drama's, including the award-winning Family drama 'Changing Times' which aired on Kenya Television Network from 2010–2012.[14] She was also a lead character on the drama series 'Prem' which first aired on KTN in 2013-2014 and later on Africa Magic on DSTV.[15]

television[]

year project role network notes
2012–2013 "" KTN series regular
2013–2014 prem KTN series regular
2016 sugar and spice host
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. ^ http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/lifestyle/2010/01/25/exclusive-multifaceted-presenter-joey/. Capital Fm. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  2. ^ http://www.sde.co.ke/article/2000205462/after-leaving-ebru-tv-joey-muthengi-lands-new-tv-job. Standard Digital Entertainment. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Exclusive: Why Joey Muthengi has quit Citizen TV in a huff". Nairobi News. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  4. ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/lyndsaynyawira. "Joey Muthengi admits to difficult period after quitting TV job". The Star. Retrieved 9 November 2020. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  5. ^ Thomas, Zadock (21 September 2020). "Joey Muthengi Biography, Age, Career, Education, Boyfriend, Net Worth". The East African Feed. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  6. ^ http://www.trendingpost.co.ke/2015/09/11-amazing-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-joey-muthengi.html. Trending Post. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  7. ^ Nderitu, Wangeci (23 January 2020). "Joey Muthengi shares awkward experience working with brother in same company". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  8. ^ http://channelo.dstv.com/2011/10/meet-your-new-channel-o-africa-vjs/. Channel O. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  9. ^ http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/lifestyle/2013/09/02/joey-muthengi-replaces-sheila-mwanyigha-as-the-tpf-host/. Capital FM Lifestyle. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  10. ^ "Joey Muthengi Biography, Age, Now, Net Worth, Career, Boyfriend, Mariga". KenyaCradle. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. ^ Sherah, Tevin. "I had tough days- Joey Muthengi speaks on quitting job". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  12. ^ http://www.kenyanpoetslounge.com/joey-muthengi/. Kenya Poets Lounge. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  13. ^ https://kiss100.co.ke/tag/muthengi-foundation/. Kiss 100. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  14. ^ http://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/chillax/joeya-lady-who-takes-challenges-head-on/. Nairobi News. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  15. ^ http://www.ghafla.co.ke/news/tv/8477-joey-muthengi-set-for-her-acting-debut-on-ktn-s-prem. Ghafla. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
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