Makena wa Matiri hosts two of Weru TV and FM's most significant programmes: Nkatha Cietu, a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions of women across Central Kenya, and Chanchamuka, the station's flagship breakfast show delivering the morning's biggest regional and national stories. Makena's background in social work and community organising gives both shows an authenticity that sets them apart.
“Celebrating the women who build our communities.”
Nkatha Cietu was born from a simple observation: Kenyan television rarely told the stories of women who were transforming their communities without fanfare — farmers, teachers, business owners, and cultural custodians whose impact was enormous but whose faces never appeared on screen. Makena pitched the concept and became its natural host, bringing genuine admiration and rigorous storytelling to every profile.
The programme has since featured over 200 women from across Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, and Laikipia counties — ranging from women-led cooperatives producing award-winning honey to single mothers founding schools in underserved areas. Several subjects have gone on to receive county and national recognition, with producers and county officials citing the show's coverage as a catalyst.
Chanchamuka, the station's breakfast show, gives Makena a markedly different canvas — six to ten every weekday morning, delivering a comprehensive sweep of regional and national affairs to listeners starting their day. A dedicated hour-long segment (8:00–9:00 AM) is interlinked with Weru TV, featuring in-depth interviews with clients, political figures, and thought leaders that extend the show's reach across both platforms.
