Revealed: The secrets of Kenyan TV beauties

We love TV girls; they are pretty, smart and outgoing and have a good sense of humour. Pulse's Esther Muchene digs deep into the lives of these TV sirens in search of those quirky secrets that make them all the more interesting

CHERO- KTN STR8UP PRESENTER

Favourite body part: I would have to say my abs.

Wish list: I would love to travel the world and experience every culture.

Kenyan men on romance: They’re not very romantic but they can get better.

First love: It was in 2009. Now that I know what love is, I don’t think any relationship that I had before that was love, really.

Most memorable date: Valentine’s Day, 2010. My husband proposed to me and we got married in October of the same year and we have an eleven month-old baby boy.

Marriage life: It’s awesome when you’re married to an amazing person. We’re in the same business so we understand each other. He’s my biggest fan.

Weird cravings: When I was pregnant I only wanted pineapples from Uganda.

Dressing: I would describe my style as unique, colourful and Afro-centric because I love African hair a lot. I would also say experimental because I can wear edgy stuff because of my abs, my body allows it.

I will never ever: I will never ever not want to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal saviour. It’s my biggest never ever.

Regrets: I wouldn’t say I really regret anything because there’s a reason for everything. May be not focusing on my studies when I was in the US. I could have had like five degrees with a Masters. I wasted a lot of time.

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Phobias: I really don’t have any, though am a bit scared of snakes.

Wish list: Travel the world and own a house of my own.

Weird cravings: Haribos and fried chicken.

Worst date: We went for a movie and the guy couldn’t say my name. We had met for the first time and he tried to kiss me. It was kind of creepy.

Hair length: Shoulder length and black in colour.

Most embarrassing TV moment: A ‘shrub’ moment. It actually happens a lot (laughs).

Dating: I am in a relationship. It’s been on for like seven months now.

Kenyan men on romance: They are trying and some are really getting it right. There’s room for improvement.

Stalkers: Don’t really have any, besides the occasional strange messages on Facebook.

ANNE KIGUTA-CITIZEN TV ANCHOR

Height: 5’2

How long is your hair: 14 inches and it’s all natural.

Nicknames: My middle name is Nduta and my mum calls me Noni whereas my uncle calls me all sorts of things like Ndutasorous (like a dinosaur) and Basedrum cause of my baby pot.

Phobias: It’s a tie between being in a room with creepy crawlies and heights.

Favourite subject in high school: English literature. I was fascinated by well-woven words, I still am.

Your ideal man: A man of faith and kind with a beautiful mind.

Most memorable date: That’s top secret!

Bucket list: Witnessing one of those great acts of nature like the aurora borealis or a meteor shower.

Being on TV: I love my job.

Favourite body part: I’ve got to say I am pretty supportive of every part of my body.

Weird cravings: Sometimes I crave a big juicy steak and I feel it in my molars; like they get all tingly. It’s deeply embarrassing.

Never ever: You know the rule. Never say never.

Favourite snack: I love snacking on crackers and putting all sorts of things on them.

People you hate: Fakes.

ANITA NDERU-CAPITAL FM TV PRESENTER

Stalkers: I used to have two but I blocked one on Facebook and the other one on WhatsApp. I don’t even know how they got my number.

Last birthday: I went to Las Vegas and Los Angeles for seven days with Sarah Hassan, who’s my cousin.

First kiss: It was great. I was turning 25.

First love: I was 19, I think.

Phobias: Snakes. I can’t even look at a picture. I get petrified.

Bucket list: Travel the world and own one of those bakeries people talk about for years.

Makeup: I only wear it when I have to shoot though I love lipstick and clear mascara.

What do you hate most about Kenyan men: I don’t know if it’s a stereotype but the good ones are really good and the bad ones are really bad.

Sex rules: Be safe.

Favourite body part: My lips because I think they’re super cute. My eyes and hair too.

Sports: I joined every team in high school expect cricket. I played soccer, did track, sucked in basketball and was a star in badminton. I love sports.

What people don’t know about you: I was such a tomboy. It stopped when I turned 20. I never used to wear makeup and used to wear baggy jeans.

SARAH HASSAN- MASHARIKI MIX, THE WEDDING SHOW AND DISCOVERY 254 PRESENTER

Phobia: Snakes. Even when I go to the park I can’t look at them.

Weird cravings: Grapes.

First love: I was 19. It was my first relationship.

Relationship: No, I’m not in a relationship.

First kiss: I was 18 years old.

What do you wear to bed: It depends on my mood. I love comfortable pajamas though.

Favourite junk food: Mabuyu.

Worst body part: It depends, because as a woman you can wake up feeling a certain way. But I can’t really say there’s one part I hate. We all want to be perfect but you have to appreciate what you have.

Your type of man: One who can hold an intelligent conversation. Some characters should also stand out like he should be a gentleman and respectful.

First thing you do when you get home: (Laughing) I remove my shoes and switch on the TV. Or I get into some more comfortable clothes.

The last person you speak to before sleeping: My mother. We’re very close.

LILLIAN MULI- CITIZEN TV PRESENTER

Wish list: I have so many. One is to be able to maintain my weight at 60kg which goes with my height and BMI. I would like to spend a day with an absolute icon like Oprah over tea.

Breakfast: I don’t like to eat in the morning. I struggle with that but I started doing two pieces of Weetabix and low fat milk two months ago.

Phobias: Heights, winding staircases and lifts that overlook the city. I’m those people who can’t do bungee jumping, rollercoasters or even some high merry go rounds. I also hate bugs especially those ones that buzz.

Weird cravings: I love Indian cuisine and anything that has chilli like chevda.

Worst date: Back in the day I went for a date with this guy who went on and on talking about himself; his cars and buildings. I didn’t have a chance to say anything. I’ve never felt so invisible. Even before finishing my wine, he told me it was time to leave.

Nicknames: A lot of people call me Mulz from Muli. My camera crew call me Kalili and it has stuck at work.

Men you like: I like a sense of humor because I’m a happy person and men who can engage in a conversation. I also like tall guys and men who know how to take care of their bodies. A man who loves God is number one because I’m a prayer warrior.

Favourite body part: I love my dimples.

Last thing you do before sleeping: I read a lot. I have a night stand with lots of books. I’ll be on Twitter or Instagram for an hour then read mostly autobiographies and inspirational books.

Stalkers: I have a lot but they are harmless. Some will call and say nothing.

Last person to call at night: My mother. She’s my best friend. She lives in Bangkok.

Sports played in high school: I wasn’t sporty but I swam. I did a lot of drama. I wasn’t athletic.

TRACY MUTHONI- NTV TEEN REPUBLIK PRESENTER

Nicknames: Some people used to call me ‘Mchinku’ (slang for Chinese). That was the common one.

Weird cravings: Meat. Sometimes I just want meat like nyama choma at 1am.

Hair length: Below the shoulder.

Worst body part: My toe nails. They’re really bad it’s like I don’t have any. They are so tiny and ugly.

Before joining TV: I was studying at UoN and doing my online show called Fashion Rebels.

What do you hate most about Kenyan men: They are not good lovers. They don’t make good boyfriends and they change after some time, revealing their true colours.

Most memorable date: I’ve had so many.

Phobias: Snakes.

Makeup: Don’t wear it every day, only when I have shoots or I’m going out and I really want to look good. But normally I do mascara, lip gloss and my eyebrows.

Your style: Very sexy... sometimes very tomboyish.

First kiss: I was 15. It was nice because I wanted to do it for the longest time but it was short, like two seconds.

First love: It happened in high school. It was puppy love though we dated through high school.

Relationship: Yes. I have been in one for a while.

What do you wear to bed: Long T-shirt and pajamas that have monkeys on.

MICHELLE GORO - EBRU TV PRESENTER

Nicknames: In campus, my friends called me Mishie, my closest friends call me Mitchie because they know the T irritates me.

Phobia: Insects. I cannot stand them at all.

Worst subject in high school: Mathematics! I was super excited to finally drop it when I started my A’ Levels.

Qualities you look for in a man: Number one is consistency, which is something very rare to find. I don’t really have a set rule for what a man should be. I’m a firm believer in being the best version of you. Then of course someone who understands my job and what it entails.

Most memorable date: My first boyfriend ever. It was either Valentine’s Day or Moi Day. He got a private plane and we flew down to the Mara for lunch, just lunch, I’ve never forgotten it.

Bucket list: Travel to Jamaica and the Maldives.

What do you hate most about being on TV: Hate is a strong word. Let’s say the things that aren’t my cup of tea. One is how what you wear is such a big deal from the colours to jewellery. People can be very critical. The hours too; you don’t get much of a social life.

Favourite body Part: My mind and eyes; though my eyes don’t function properly. I’ve worn spectacles since Grade 3.

Weird cravings: I have a very serious addiction to lemon and vinegar. I can put them on anything.

Never ever: I will never ever sell myself short. I live my life based on a very progressive philosophy. I don’t believe in being in situations that make you settle for less than you deserve.

Which sport do you excel in: Swimming. I am very good!

Hidden talents: I can sing, I used to sing at my church (St Andrews) for a long time.

Relationship: No.

Housework: It’s a means to an end for me. I can’t stand dirt and disorganisation so housework is a must.

On Kenyan men and their dressing: They kill it when they just embrace who they are.