BONOKO MONTHLY SALARY, MBUSI

I think by now everyone is aware that Mbusi left
Ghetto Radio for Radio Jambo -
Radio Africa's Swahili radio station. The
hugely popular presenter
submitted his resignation letter to
his former bosses last week, and he
hosted his last show on Friday.
Together with Bonoko, Mbusi had
made Goteana the most listened to
afternoon show, and Radio Africa
hopes he can bring the same
success to Lion's Place.
Read: Mbusi Quits Ghetto Radio
Now, it is emerging that part of the
deal that took Mbusi to Westlands
is a big pay check, very big. His
salary will more than double, from
the former Sh 250,000 to a
reported Sh 650,000. This will sure
make him one of the highest paid
radio presenters in Kenya. His
salary is even way higher than
what established TV journalists
get. KTN's Mohammed Ali is
believed to earn slightly over half a
million.
It is however justifiable, as radio
advertising is directly dependent
on the presenter and how he
appeals to the audience. Mbusi's
salary will bring him closer to the
likes of Caroline Mutoko, Maina
Kageni and Shaffie Weru.
It is however not all rosy at the
Swahili station. Ghafla is reporting
that there is uproar among staff,
after details of Mbusi's contract
leaked. Apparently, before Mbusi,
the highest paid presenter was and
is still earning Sh 150,000. Some
staff members are now demanding
equality.
Furthermore, Mbusi will host the
Drive Show, previously hosted by
Diamond Okusimba and Mzee
Toldo. Their fate remains unknown.