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Fred Arocho: From the streets to a profession as a football commentator

In a Facebook post, Arocho expressed gratitude to the management of Royal Media Services for the opportunity to serve.
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Fred Arocho is a veteran sports journalist and the top football commentator in the country. He is currently employed by the recently launched Radio 47.

About Fred Arocho

The well-known football commentator was born on November 27, 1976. In the year 2023, he will turn 48 years old. Just like other top celebrities Fred Arocho grew up in Nairobi’s Eastleigh slums.

Fred Arocho family

Despite being a busy person, Arocho is a family man who enjoys spending more time with his children. He is married to Sophie Arocho, and the couple has four children. He also has a twin brother named Billy Arocho, who is a close ally of President William Ruto.

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Fred Arocho football career.

As a well-known sports journalist, Arocho is aslo a former football player. He has played for clubs such as Sony Sugar, Kenya Commercial Bank Football Club, and Harambee Stars Under 20. Despite this, he did not make the senior national team due to a severe injury.

Arocho’s Radio Career.

Together with Gidi Gidi, Diamond Okusimba, and Bramwel Mololo. Fred Arocho are radio Jambo’s founding journalist. They began their journey 14 years ago. He is now working at Radio 47 after leaving Radio Jambo on March 29th, 2023.

Arocho’s salary

The veteran journalist is said to be paid seven figures. According to Fred Arocho, his salary has increased from what he earned at Radio Jambo. Although it has not been publicly disclosed, he may be good enough to justify between Ksh 500,000 and Ksh 800,000.

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