We have heard all sorts of rumours regarding your exit from Capital FM, what was the real story behind it?

First, I was not fired because of the ratings in the morning show. On the contrary, my teaming up with Gaetano on the breakfast show tripled the ratings. That is how I know my job was good. I think all these rumours stemmed from the fact that I did not part with Capital as well as I hoped — Chris Kirubi was shocked and not happy about my resignation. Most people just thought I would never leave Capital but despite the fact that I ran a good race, I got to a point I did not feel satisfied anymore. It was my first job after campus and by the time I was leaving, it was because I could not continue coming to work unhappy.

Did finding another job prove difficult?

Without looking, I had a lot of offers on radio and TV — I would rather not say much because we never finalised anything. When you quit your job, you have to panic and I did. But I knew I had to stay strong and took time from November to January to start up a production company — Moonbeam Productions — with  Lucy Mwangi and another close friend.

There is also a question of the being compared to current Hits not Homework presenter Joey, how do the two of you relate?

It is false to say she is not as good. People will always compare, but there is no hard feelings between Joey and I because I groomed her for the Hits not Homework show. I advise her for all her shows. People start stories that do not exist. It was inevitable that there will come a time when someone younger was going to come in. People try to make it sound worse than it is.

How do you feel now that you get to work with Gaetano again in the Tusker All Stars?

Gaetano is one person I really enjoy working with. Many people auditioned for the show and the fact that we ended up together was simply God-sent. Although he left Capital for different reasons, we are similar people and we chose not to respond to people who were putting us down. When we were going through the aftermath of being out of work, he told me that one day, we would work together again and the fact that it has happened is a miracle.

Tell us about Moonbeam productions?

After leaving radio — regular employment was difficult to come. I was craving for growth and that is why we started Moonbeam. It is quite a challenge but we keep hoping to succeed in our first year. Being a presenter on TV and owning the production house are two different things. Moulding content for TV is not a joke. I used to sit back and criticise local productions but now I know better. We officially started in January and have been shooting a couple of programmes to pitch to stations. Recently we just finished shooting Mentality — a male talk show with men as hosts but targeting women. The idea is to get women to know men’s thoughts and feelings about relationships. We are currently working on a travel show – Travel Diaries to be distributed by Wananchi agency. We also have an all woman show that will be aired on a local station soon. At the same time, we are getting a couple of shows that target the youth — I started my career when I was very young, so any chance to empower other young people is my joy. Starting my own company is definitely rewarding, it could be tough as we start off but fulfilling.

Could you consider going back to radio?

I miss radio but I do not see myself going back anytime soon. I miss the fans but that does not mean I miss Capital. Most of the friends I had while there are still my friends, so my life has not changed much.

You have been at this for too long but you still look radiant, how do you manage?

I do not believe that at all – I feel like my body is falling apart. To be quite honest, I feel old, at 32. Recently, I had a knee surgery and I am constantly on the move with no work out regime.

Are you dating?

With my kind of schedule, there is no time for dating. I have never been one to worry about a biological clock, but of late, when I look at my niece and nephew, I start yearning for my own child. But until then, I am fulfilled with my life as it is with my small network of family and friends; I don’t let too many people in. Maybe I should start feeling lonely then I will do something about my love life.

Any life or career plan?

I have never been able to plan because every time I do a five-year plan, I do not get where I thought I would be. So to avoid disappointment, I try not to say it.

What did you study in campus? Did you always see yourself working in media?

I did a Bachelors in Education at Catholic University and was ready to be a teacher — my mother’s side of the family, are mostly teachers. I had no skills or talent when I was young and that is why I thought I would be like my aunties and teach. My campus lecturers encouraged me to try out TV but I was shy so I opted for radio. That is how I got into Capital FM. My elder sister and younger brother are auditors — it makes me feel like the black sheep of the family.

Did you have a stint in teaching?

Yes, I taught English and Literature at St Mary’s School during my teaching practise but when I started meeting my students in the club, the classes got awkward, so I decided to quit.