Media personality Kamene Goro has opened up about her experience working with former co-host Andrew Kibe, sharing candid details about their time together on the Kiss 100 morning show.
Speaking on the Mic Cheque podcast, Kamene revealed that while their on-air chemistry made the show one of the most popular in Kenya, the reality behind the microphone was often far from smooth.
Kamene recalled that Kibe was known for his unpredictable work habits, often showing up late for the morning broadcast or disappearing from the studio mid-show. She said that, as the co-host, she often had to manage parts of the program alone.
“The show starts at 6 Kibe would always come in at 7,” she recounted during the podcast. “Every top of the hour he’d need a 30 minute break.”
Despite the challenges, Kamene acknowledged that their contrasting personalities created the spark that drew listeners. “We had to find a way to make it work,” she explained. “It was mostly difficult initially,sometimes even emotionally taxing.”
The duo’s partnership became one of Kenya’s most talked-about radio pairings, known for their bold commentary, humour, and raw conversations on relationships, lifestyle, and social issues. Yet, as Kamene described, success did not mean harmony behind the scenes.
She admitted that managing the pressure of live radio while dealing with an unpredictable co-host required patience and resilience. “Radio is not as easy as people think,” she said. “You have to wake up early, be fully alert, and still deliver with energy. It takes a lot of discipline.”
When asked about her relationship with Kibe after his exit from Kiss 100, Kamene clarified that there was no bad blood between them. She said their working relationship was strictly professional and that they have mutual respect for each other’s craft.
“We weren’t close outside the studio,” she said. “We worked together well, and that was what mattered.”
Kamene also reflected on the intense public scrutiny that followed their show, noting that being in the spotlight often meant having personal lives dissected online. She said this taught her the importance of separating her public persona from her private identity.
Since leaving Kiss 100, Kamene has pursued other media and digital projects, including content creation and event hosting. She said the shift has given her space to rediscover her voice outside the rigid schedule of mainstream radio.
“I loved radio, but it takes so much of your life,” she reflected. “Right now, I’m doing things that allow me to be more in control — and that’s something I really value.”
Kamene credited her radio journey — including her time working with Andrew Kibe — for teaching her key lessons about teamwork, endurance, and authenticity in a demanding industry. She noted that success in broadcast media often comes from learning to adapt to different personalities and environments.
“Radio taught me how to deal with people,” she said. “You meet strong characters, and you learn not to take everything personally. You just focus on delivering the best show you can.”