LIVE 97.1 FM Nairobi · Somali · News & Talk
Star FM Live
Star FM is a privately owned station described as Kenya's oldest Somali-language broadcaster, on air since 2005. It is headquartered in Nairobi with transmitters across North Eastern Kenya and stations in Somalia, and it airs news, current affairs and humanitarian programming in Somali, English and Swahili, including BBC and VOA Somali relays.
Listen to Star FM online
Press play to listen to Star FM live. The stream comes straight from the station, costs nothing and needs no app or account. On FM, Star FM is on 97.1 FM in Nairobi.
- On a phone: press play, then lock your screen. Playback keeps going, with controls on the lock screen.
- Every day: tap Save to keep Star FM on your home screen list, or set a daily reminder.
- On slow data: the lite page loads with almost no data and opens the stream in your phone's own player.
- Abroad: the stream works worldwide. Time differences for the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the USA and Germany.
Star FM frequency
| Where | FM |
|---|---|
| Nairobi | 97.1 FM |
Out of FM range or abroad? The live stream above works anywhere with internet.
About Star FM
Star FM is a privately owned station described as Kenya's oldest Somali-language broadcaster, on air since 2005. It is headquartered in Nairobi with transmitters across North Eastern Kenya and stations in Somalia, and it airs news, current affairs and humanitarian programming in Somali, English and Swahili, including BBC and VOA Somali relays.
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Star FM live: questions
How do I listen to Star FM live?
Press the play button at the top of this page. Star FM plays straight away in your phone or computer browser, free, with no app or sign-up.
What frequency is Star FM on?
Star FM is on 97.1 FM in Nairobi. Outside its FM area, use the live stream on this page.
Can I listen to Star FM outside Kenya?
Yes. The stream works worldwide, including the Gulf, the UK, Europe and the US. Kenya is on East Africa Time (UTC+3) all year, so check the time converter on this page.
Does it use a lot of data?
Streaming radio uses mobile data while it plays. On a slow or expensive connection, open the lite page, which is built to load with very little data.
Who runs Star FM?
Star FM belongs to North Eastern Media & Telecommunications Ltd.
Is there an app?
You do not need one. Add onlineradio.co.ke to your home screen from your browser menu and it opens like an app, with your saved stations.