Former County FM Head of Radio and media personality Mark Muli has sent shockwaves across the media industry after lifting the lid on what appears to be a carefully orchestrated recruitment scheme, internal sabotage, and personal betrayal during his tenure at the station.
In a raw and unfiltered narration dubbed “Kametal Chronicles,” Muli recounts how, shortly after taking over leadership at County FM in January 2016, he embarked on an aggressive mission to reshape the station’s on-air talent.
“I Had to Rig It” – Muli’s Stunning Admission
According to Muli, the February 2016 presenter interviews were not entirely transparent. He openly admits to manipulating the process to ensure the recruitment of one candidate—Rachel Muthoka, now working for Mbaitu FM.
Muli claims he strategically included a “friendly” panelist—allegedly Muthoka’s college mate—to influence scoring in her favor, while deliberately downplaying other strong contenders.
“Any other result would have been catastrophic,” Muli confessed, adding that the move was necessary to secure what he believed was top-tier talent.
The plan worked. Muthoka topped the interviews and was hired, later becoming an instant hit alongside co-host Elias Ngari.
Talent, Strategy… and Gender Balancing
Beyond the controversial recruitment, Muli revealed the station was actively targeting female presenters at the time to balance its lineup—though this was never publicly disclosed.
It was during these interviews that he identified other talents, including Mercy Ndetei and Jes Nthenya, both interns at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
While Ndetei would later rise in radio ranks, Muli admits some talents were shelved despite their potential due to programming needs at the time.
From Star Hire to Alleged Betrayal
However, what began as a calculated success story soon turned into a tale of intrigue.
Muli now alleges that Muthoka—the very presenter he fought to bring on board—later “worked with his enemies” in what he describes as a plot to undermine him.
He claims he only discovered the alleged betrayal after exiting the station. At the same time, Ndetei—now popularly known as Mwiitu Wa Ndetei—is portrayed as a conflicted insider who allegedly had knowledge of behind-the-scenes schemes but never fully disclosed them.
“Her body was with them, but her spirit remained on the fence,” Muli wrote, suggesting she attempted to warn him in coded language.
Fear of Scandal and ‘Set-Ups’
In one of the most startling revelations, Muli claims he lived under constant fear of being set up in a sex scandal—a tactic he alleges had previously been used against other professionals.
He insists he maintained strict boundaries, especially with female colleagues, to avoid compromising situations.
“Once you cross that line, you destroy everything,” he stated.
The Woman Who Chose Loyalty Over Survival
Amid the alleged betrayal and tension, Muli singles out one unnamed female colleague as the ultimate symbol of loyalty.
According to him, during the fallout period following the 2017 elections, she refused to participate in schemes against him—despite facing termination.
“She chose to lose her job rather than sell me out,” Muli revealed.
He later helped her secure a better-paying job at a larger company, cementing what he describes as a lifelong bond.
A Story of Power, Politics, and Loyalty
Muli’s revelations paint a dramatic picture of life inside regional radio—where talent wars, internal politics, and personal alliances often play out behind the microphone.
While his claims remain one-sided and unverifiable, they have already sparked debate within media circles about ethics in recruitment, workplace dynamics, and the blurred lines between strategy and manipulation.
