Obachi Machoka is a veteran Kenyan media personality and long-time host of the favorite Roga Roga Radio show on Citizen Radio. The self-proclaimed Blackest Man in Black Africa is often on the spot for his age, career experience, and wealth. Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka biography shares even more intimate details.
Initially an army officer, Machoka transitioned into media influenced by the Voice of Kenya. His admirable life story is a making of time and passion aligned with natural talents.
Fred Obachi Machoka profile facts
Real name
Fred Obachi Machoka
Nickname
Blackest Man in Black Africa
Birthday
September 9, 1953
Age
71 years
Birth sign
Virgo
Tribe
Kisii
Birthplace
Masabo Village
County
Kisii, Kenya
Years active
1970 to present
Career
TV host, Radio presenter
Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka biography
The cowboy radio host has previously shared exclusive details about his childhood, siblings, parents, and family history.
The presenter started schooling at a young age compared to most of his classmates who were much older and married.
Upon completing primary and secondary studies, Obachi joined the Kenya Police.
He later pursued a course in Advertising and Public Relations.
Machoka’s ancestral background
The presenter spoke to Sorobi Moturi Erastus of Egesa FM about his family history, upbringing, and career journey.
Uncle Fred’s home is near Masimba market within Masabo Village in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, along the busy Kiamokama – Gesusu Road.
Elsewhere, he shares the same home constituency with renowned Kisii Politicians such as Senator Sam Ongeri, Hon Ezekiel Machogu, and the late Hezron Manduku.
Family tree and parents
The radio presenter and TV host is the grandson of Zephaniah Machoka, after whom he received the middle name Machoka.
Uncle Fred still holds childhood memories of his grandfather blessing him to fly in the skies.
Uncle Fred Machoka’s father Mzee Mathew Obachi was a career teacher who insisted on discipline. He turned 101 years old on June 6, 2024.
Similarly, Uncle Fred Obachi’s mother is a strict disciplinarian who never tolerated wrongdoings.
Machoka’s brothers and sisters
The journalist has at least three siblings, including Emeroka Secondary School Principal, Laban Nyangarora.
Others include Nyaega, and the United States-based Robinson Onchomba, formerly a teacher.
Sophia and his husband, Fred Obachi Machoka, celebrated their 40th marriage anniversary on December 7, 2019.
Their vow-renewing wedding attracted close friends and family members.
Governor Alfred Mutua and his gorgeous ex-wife Lillyanne Ng’ang’a are among those who attended the classy wedding at Fred’s Ranch.
Children and grandkids
Machoka and his wife Sophia have 4 children, including their firstborn son Santos Machoka.
The other three siblings are Marvin Machoka, Victor Machoka, and Angel Machoka.
On top of that, Machoka and his wife Sophia are blessed with a couple of grandchildren.
Elsewhere, Uncle Fred’s son recently walked down the aisle with his wife in a beach wedding held in Mexico
The happy Machoka could not hold the joy of seeing his son Santos marry the love of his life in a colorful wedding.
Relatives from Kenya witnessed the Cancun, Mexico-held wedding between Santos and Carla McQueen.
Fred Machoka son Victor Machoka
Also called The Sheriff, Victor is a professional hotelier in his mid-30s.
He is a managing director of Machoka International Group Ltd, popularly, Fred Machoka Ranch.
Victor is a hotel management graduate from Utalii College Kenya and the famed United States International University.
Besides, he has worked with Mamba Village Restaurant, Kahama Group of Restaurants, Sarova Panafric Hotel, and Avanti Group Ltd.
Obachi Machoka Career Journey
The Blackest Man in Black Africa started his career in the police force. He joined the General Service Unit in 1970, serving only 4 years.
Working as a GSU Soldier in the Northern Frontier District (NFD), now North Eastern Kenya, was highly life-threatening.
Working as a lead GSU officer in the Department of Communication exposed Uncle Fred to several skills.
In 2015, Machoka spoke to Jeff Koinange on NTV about the scary part of his job.
Furthermore, he told a painful story of how close GSU officers died while fighting against the notorious Al-Shabaab militants.
1. Special skills from the forces
Machoka still recalls the coded language and other specialized skills he learned while serving within the General Service Unit.
He has spoken about the ability to communicate miles away using a torch.
Also, he can read encoded telegraph texts, telex messages, and Morse Codes, which are all part of the security details.
2. Luck with Sanyo Juu Sanyo Tops
Uncle Fred was a huge radio fan in the police force.
At one point, he heard about the “Sanyo Juu Sanyo Tops” competitions on the Voice of Kenya, now Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).
Uncle Fred decided to try, and luckily, he won. While picking the prize, the Sanyo Show producer loved his voice and challenged him to give broadcasting a shot.
Steering ‘The Sanyo Juu Santo Tops’ shows were former KBC Presenters Saidi Omar Kazungu and Mohamed Ramah.
3. Success with Sanyo electronics adverts
Sanyo was a staggering brand in the Kenyan market when Uncle Fred transferred from the military to become a broadcaster.
He is confident that those who identify with a black skin tone will no longer feel marginalized after listening to his show.
Uncle Fred Obachi Ranch in Kajiado
The long-time radio gangster owns the multi-million Fred’s Ranch on the outskirts of Nairobi City County.
The 15-acre ranch sits on the beautiful escarpments of Kisaju, Isinya in Kajiado County, along the multi-lane Kitengela – Namanga Road.
The modern ranch is excellent for preparing barbecue cuisine. More funfair activities include quad biking, horse riding, and farm excursions.
A well-maintained playground for children and picnic lovers also tells the same story.
Victor Machoka is the managing director of this exciting getaway ranch with a serene view of its surroundings.
Fred’s son shocked many when he turned down a well-paying job to concentrate on developing the ranch.
Fred Obachi Machoka house
In 2005, Fred relocated from Nairobi to his Kajiado Ranch, intending to give the project closer attention.
Fred Obachi Machoka Farm is purely organic with sufficient borehole water.
The champion presenter describes the farm as a therapeutic experience in his life.
Obachi Machoka meeting with Ken Rodgers
The multitalented Uncle Fred has traveled the world and interviewed wide-screen celebrities such as the late Ken Rodgers.
The two legends met in 2017 when the Roga Roga host was in the United States. Other celebrities on his checklist include;
Ken Rogers
Tabu Ley
Manu Dibango
Hugh Masekela
Miriam Makeba
Brenda Fassie
Anna Mwale
Kanda Bongo Man
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Francois Luambo Luanzo Makiadi
Above all, Fred Obachi is the force behind Kanda Bongo Man’s historic music tour in Kenya.
Machoka’s role models
Obachi looks up to prominent journalists such as Leonard Mambo Mbotela and Mohamed Juma Njuguna.
Other role models are Hassan Mazoa, Elizabeth Akinyi, Stephen Kikumu, and Salim Mohamed
Latest news and controversies
Attention-seeking blogger Donald Onyango confused netizens in 2017 with fake news pronouncing Uncle Fred Machoka dead.
Many panicked only to discover that Fred Obachi Machoka of Citizen Roga Roga Show was healthy and alive.
Fred cleared the air much later, warning social media users against fake news.
Machoka’s net worth
Fred Machoka bags a six-figure salary from Royal Media Services.
He earns some more from businesses and high-end properties. Fred Obachi’s net worth is estimated at Ksh. 400 million.
Obachi Machoka contacts
Telephone
0206003749
Twitter, X
@fredomachoka
Four years in the military and five decades in journalism have earned the Blackest Man in Black Africa a deserved reputation. And now, Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka is a mentor to several talents.
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