Rhumba stars jet into Kenya for Uncle Fred Machoka's 50-year celebration

Weego has welcomed top rhumba artists to Kenya ahead of the grand celebration marking veteran broadcaster Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka's 50 years in the media industry.

The event will be held at Ulinzi Sports Grounds on October 10, 2026, with Weego providing transport and logistical support to guests attending the celebration.

Alicious Theluji from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, joining Cameroonian rhumba maestro Sam Fan Thomas, who is already in Nairobi.

As the countdown to Saturday's show continues, the star-studded line-up is taking shape.

Sam Fan Thomas is already in Nairobi, while Theluji arrived from Sweden, and was received by Uncle Fred Machoka.

Theluji has promised an electric performance as rhumba fans prepare for the grand celebration.

“Wakenya watarajie fireworks. It will be amazing,” Theluji said.

Koffi Olomide is expected to arrive on Thursday, followed by rhumba queen Mbilia Bel on Friday, ahead of the Saturday show.

Weego is at the centre of the highly anticipated celebration, providing transport and logistical support to artists and other guests attending the October 10 event.

The company says it is committed to providing premium transport and logistical services to the artists and other guests attending the celebration.

The celebration marks a major milestone for Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka, who is celebrating 50 years behind the microphone.

Machoka has played a key role in promoting African music and culture through his radio and television programmes and currently hosts the popular rhumba show Roga Roga on Radio Citizen and Citizen TV.