Joyce Gituro Opens About Her Love Life & Career

When you hear the name Joyce Wairimu Gituro, many are reminded of the angelic voice that graced Kenyan radio from the early 2000s until 2019. Our guest today, who has now become an internet sensation alongside her son Jakes, originally comes from Githunguri in Kiambu County but later relocated to Eldoret, where she spent most of her childhood from the age of 7.

Joyce is the 26th child in a family with 33 siblings and 4 stepmothers. Her childhood dream was to work in the media, and she had initially applied to study Journalism and Mass Communication at Daystar University. However, her father insisted on employing her, so she ended up studying accounting.

Frustrated with her father's decision, she left his workplace and found employment at a transport company. It was here that she had a stroke of luck when an individual named Kipchumba, who was interviewing local residents about Museveni, asked if she would be interested in providing a comment. Joyce expressed her desire to join the media industry, and Kipchumba introduced her to Kibwana Ombuso, who was in search of a character for the Tausi show, which aired on KBC.

Sabina Chege, a member of the Tausi team, introduced Joyce to the radio programs manager, and she secured a position, despite the language barrier challenge. Together with Sabina, Joyce joined Media Max's Kameme Radio for a station voice job.

The late Waweru Mburu, who had noticed her talent, invited her to join Radio Citizen for an obituary radio spot. After this opportunity, she returned to Daystar University to study journalism, which eventually led to her promotion as the station head.

In her pursuit of professional growth, Joyce later joined Media Max as the brand manager for all their radio stations. She eventually decided to leave the media industry and explore business opportunities. Throughout her career, she also worked at Radio Jambo and Muoroto Fm.

Today, Mama Jakes, as she is affectionately known, has gained significant attention for her TikTok skits, featuring her son Jakes, which provide a relatable glimpse into their daily lives.