• She has set her eyes on the Kilifi woman representative seat
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Nothing in her voice in the airwaves betrays the legal mind in her.
While she was meant to be in the corridors of justice daily, Wambui Kimani says passion for journalism pushed her to the studio instead.
"Many young girls at the Coast resort to looking for sponsors because of the frustrations they go through in the seemingly never-ending search for jobs."
Although she has a law degree from Catholic University, she found herself on the radio, where she believes she has found more fun than she would have in the courtroom.
"Financial independence means no one can lure you to do things against your morals or will," she says.
Kimani says with hard work and effort, anyone can achieve anything.
Her radio job has inspired her to be more of a go-getter. She has set her eyes on the Kilifi woman representative seat.
"This way, I will be in a better position to help the girls," Kimani says.
"They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they're making to win. Losers on the other hand see it as a punishment. And that's the difference," she says.
Kimani appreciates everyone that tunes in to listen to her every day.
"Even those who do not support Manchester City," she says, revealing the other side of her that not many people know.
She is an avid supporter of football, with Manchester City being her favourite club.
Being in the spotlight accords her a unique opportunity to positively influence the youth, especially young girls.
"A problem shared is a problem half solved," she said.
"I want us to get to a point where these girls can pursue their careers instead of chasing men or sponsors around."
She said radio is the best platform to engage with her target audience, and she believes that her efforts will bear fruits.
She says most young girls at the Coast have given up on life and they need someone who can inspire them.
"We must keep talking to them and giving them hope, and that is exactly what I am doing at Mo Radio," she says.
She says she could not focus on becoming a full-time lawyer because that would limit her advocacy campaigns targeting young girls.
"I haven’t quit fully but I understand the battles that one has to go through as a young lawyer. I am comfortable now working as a presenter and talking to people on a daily basis," she said.
Her dream is to work with international media houses like BBC and CNN, but when the right time comes.
"That is the level I want to get to but back home, we must have a law firm that can dedicate its work to helping artistes and everyone who is talented to know their rights," she says.