Shaffie Weru: I was paid about Sh1 million while on radio
Former radio presenter and media personality Shaffie Weru has revealed his significant earnings during his prime in the media industry.
In a recent interview, Shaffie disclosed that he used to earn a staggering Sh 1 million per month as a radio presenter.
The disclosure came to light during a candid conversation on @micchequepodcast, where Shaffie reminisced about his heydays.
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Notably, during 2006 and 2007, Shaffie Weru hosted the morning show on Kiss FM, positioning himself among the highest-paid radio presenters in Kenya at that time.
“Before tax, I was earning about Sh 1 million. That is around 2006 – 2007. There was money. Though money by that time was for partying,” shared Shaffie.
In a previous interview, Shaffie hinted at his substantial income as he stated:
“I’m among the top 15 highest paid media personalities. I get a lot of money. It’s jackpot money! I can give you a ballpark figure – I do not earn as much as the President, but I get more than MPs.”
Shaffie, along with his co-hosts Joseph Munoru (DJ Joe Mfalme) and Neville Musya, faced termination in 2022 over allegations of demeaning a woman who reportedly faced a tragic incident after rejecting sexual advances on Facebook.
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In 2022, Shaffie transitioned to a new role in Governor Johnson Sakaja’s office as the Head of Events and Branding at Nairobi County. In an interview with Nairobi News, he shared his vision for the county’s memorable events.
“Nairobi is the New York or Paris of our country, and we offer the best experience and push boundaries that have never been pushed before to give the best results in service delivery for our number one client, the people of Kanairo,” said Shaffie.
He elaborated on his responsibilities, adding that his role is to oversee all indoor and outdoor events for the governor, ensuring they provide an exceptional experience for the citizens.
Shaffie expressed his commitment to realising the governor’s vision for a City of Dignity and making Nairobi work.