1368. My Childhood Upbringing - Jimmi Gathu

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    Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of the iconic Kenyan figure, Jimmi Gathu, in an exclusive and in-depth interview with Cleaning The Airwaves.
    🌟 Who Is Jimmi Gathu?
    Born in Kenya on February 11, 1970, Jimmi Gathu is a distinguished Radio and TV show host, an accomplished actor, a creative content creator, and a versatile corporate MC. With a remarkable career spanning an impressive 30 years, dating back to 1990, Jimmi has been a beloved household name, leaving an indelible mark in the hearts of Kenyans.
    📺 Nostalgia Alert:
    If you're a child of the 90s, you're sure to remember Jimmi as the friendly face who hosted the cherished kid's show, "Club Kiboko," bringing joy and entertainment to Saturday mornings.
    🏆 Awards & Influence:
    Over the years, Jimmi has not only captured the hearts of the public but has also garnered numerous industry awards. His contributions to both journalism and the entertainment world have made him a key figure. His extensive network and experience have made him a valuable asset for anyone seeking to connect with decision-makers in both government and the private sector.
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family Values:
    While Jimmi is proud of his illustrious career, he holds his greatest achievement close to his heart. In 1998, he embraced the role of a loving husband to Cathy, with whom he has raised a beautiful family. As a proud father of three girls, he passionately advocates for family life and offers his wisdom to inspire and guide young men and women in keeping their marriages strong. Jimmi's role as a father-in-law and grandfather to three is a testament to the enduring power of family bonds.
    💡 A Passion for Positive Change:
    Jimmi's passions extend beyond the realm of media. He is deeply committed to using the power of media to create positive shifts in social, cultural, economic, and political spheres. His goal is to empower people to make informed life choices and influence future generations. As a mentor in the media industry, he is actively shaping the perspectives of up-and-coming talents.
    🌟 Leaving a Legacy:
    Jimmi Gathu is not just a part of the change; he is a driving force behind it. In this exclusive interview with Cleaning The Airwaves, Jimmi opens up about his life, his values, and his unwavering commitment to creating a lasting legacy. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary journey of a true legend.
    📣 Don't miss this insightful and inspiring interview with Jimmi Gathu. Subscribe to Cleaning The Airwaves, hit the notification bell, and stay tuned for a conversation that promises to touch your heart and inspire positive change. #JimmiGathu #LegacyInterview #Inspiration #FamilyMatters #MediaInfluence #CTAInterviews
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  • @cta101
    @cta101  Před 10 měsíci +12

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  • @theafricanphilosopherqueen3032
    @theafricanphilosopherqueen3032 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Jimmy's mother was my daughter's godmother during her baptism at St.Peters Clavers Church,.... this interview takes me many years back... The Gathus were our immediate neighbors.....am 3 years older than Jimmy...and his mom and my mom are agemates and both have a history with the mau mau....my mom was a social worker with the child welfare society and used to take care of the children' of the mau mau...incidentally we were 9 kids and am the 7th born too.

    • @masoro19
      @masoro19 Před 3 měsíci +1

      How are you oh great ancestor? Have you accessed your NSSF yet? 😂

    • @ronaldmwangi3994
      @ronaldmwangi3994 Před měsícem +1

      Beautiful introduction maze...simply amazing and inspirational! many will not understand but doesn't mean it don't matter. Good stuff

  • @rebwabbz44
    @rebwabbz44 Před 10 měsíci +24

    CTA interviews should be case studies in school, you are educating us in ways you can't imagine 💯🔥

  • @marvinmahehu1848
    @marvinmahehu1848 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Man found the the elixir of youth and is hiding it from us. He hasn't aged a bit

    • @jamesnewton4684
      @jamesnewton4684 Před měsícem

      Hey CTA requesting to interview Lynda Oriaso how she started

  • @comformtechnologies1482
    @comformtechnologies1482 Před 10 měsíci +12

    the way Astar conducts interviews is A level. Respectably, asking the right questions, not focusing in trivialities, indepth,and engaging. Theres no one like Astar when it comes to interviews. Big up CTA.❤‍🔥

  • @kevinnderitu1389
    @kevinnderitu1389 Před 10 měsíci +7

    The excitement Astar had ....he even showed his face on camera.😂😂😂😂

  • @agatawambui9799
    @agatawambui9799 Před měsícem +1

    Watched him when i was young,talking about the wachana na mpango wa kando.this gives me goosebumps i swear.This guy is the goat.

  • @254shorttrendystories4
    @254shorttrendystories4 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Jam a delic ,only a few would understand how nostalgic to see Jimmy here 😮

  • @bmm760036
    @bmm760036 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Jimmy Gathu is the gold standard when it comes to great kenyan entertainers and he has a golden personality to match.

  • @faithwamaitha3839
    @faithwamaitha3839 Před 10 měsíci +10

    Jimmy was my crash waay back at Club Kiboko..woi i was only 8years but never missed a show with my older sister..Nice to hear his story

  • @harunbarasa4641
    @harunbarasa4641 Před 10 měsíci +4

    The interview of Jimmi Gathu has changed my life.

  • @suzzannemark4545
    @suzzannemark4545 Před 10 měsíci +15

    Thanks CTA for this conversation. Childhood trauma is a sensitive topic. Jimmi Gathu thanks for sharing your experiences 🫶🏾🖤💖. Astar you’re a therapist, I hope you know this.🙏🏾🫶🏾

  • @runanirarichmond9342
    @runanirarichmond9342 Před 14 dny +1

    Wow! I used to watch that great man on Club Kiboko , he is blessed with talents, greetings from Rwanda

  • @mathewmukeni7340
    @mathewmukeni7340 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Goodness me 😢, yaani Jimmy can talk about the tragedy his parents faced with a smile, damn! Big up Jimmy

  • @jjazzzz
    @jjazzzz Před 10 měsíci +7

    "Cta's Audience is not yet born"
    Astar you are very attuned to the power of vision, you're approach to this is different that's why this channel stands out

  • @NoniniMgenge2ru
    @NoniniMgenge2ru Před 10 měsíci +5

    Hio Panga Mother Jimmy Gathu alimpiga nayo set him up in life to be the best version of himself! Episode 1 was dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

  • @StellaNyanchama-z9d
    @StellaNyanchama-z9d Před měsícem +2

    He deserves the introduction 😘

  • @GGathingi
    @GGathingi Před 7 měsíci +3

    Ahem!!!!! let me brag lol....Jimmi Gathu and I we go way back because I use to rush home from school to watch Jamadelic (when TV would start airing at 4pm..........what a star!!!!!!!! I look forward to this conversation. Oh!!! one more thing, Pumwani Maternity babies hoyeeeeee!!!! watu wa Starehe Divison hoyeeeeee from Muthurwa to Kariokor hoyeeeee

  • @rozabellkigotho2725
    @rozabellkigotho2725 Před měsícem +2

    The energy this mzee has is on another level.

  • @wanguimuchiri4269
    @wanguimuchiri4269 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Jimmy has been an inspiration for many years. His song 'why me ' was a favorite for many years. A kind hearted man driven by his passion and talent. Long live Jimmy and keep doing YOU.

  • @njaugatoho
    @njaugatoho Před 10 měsíci +5

    Damn Jimmy is loud! His hype is no act

  • @charleskariuki6530
    @charleskariuki6530 Před 21 dnem +1

    Just finished watching this and I am inspired.Thank you Astar and most importantly Jimmi.This interview is an actual Masterclass.

  • @neemalukakha8309
    @neemalukakha8309 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I'm 20 🎉🎉 and Yoh these stories are really pivotal ❤️🙏

  • @okakafelix3644
    @okakafelix3644 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I foresee Styles on this bench soon...and Muthoni Bwika...

  • @xoxomacx2539
    @xoxomacx2539 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I grow up in that generation. We were also not allowed to eat at neighbours place. I think it was a thing. But chapo days we still did but chini ya maji. Na war vile vile……🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿🏃🏿🙆🏿🙆🏿

  • @TonyMacharia
    @TonyMacharia Před 10 měsíci +4

    This one.... It touched home, it took me back, shocked me, made me happy and sad.... But most importantly made me proud to be of the Era of Jam Jimmi Jam... Thank you Jimmi, Thank you Astar.... And thanks to your 2 Camera Men... What a GREAT CTA!!!

  • @evelyneokado5613
    @evelyneokado5613 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love how Jimmi Gathu is charismatic

  • @RAFIKI2029
    @RAFIKI2029 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Huyu Richie....aki wewe! That intro... RESPECT!!!!!!!!!

  • @annwachira7683
    @annwachira7683 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The legend of our times. 'Jimmi Ngaaathu' as its pronounced reminds me of my sister who kept reminding us that 'Jimmi Ngaaathu' is simply James Gathu. And we had a comical neighbour called Gathu by then.

  • @t.wkangethe4814
    @t.wkangethe4814 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Growing up with Jimmy on the screen…l can never tire listening to what I can relate with.Jimmy’s energy 😄 never dims..Blessed to have him as an inspiration.Thanks Richie.

  • @susanr8111
    @susanr8111 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Jimmy Gathunguri taking us waaaay back to Generation X era. Epic!

  • @humphreymarangu7145
    @humphreymarangu7145 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I remember Jimmy sometimes in 90s within chiromo campus as he went to his gig. Gob bless 🙏

  • @wycliffepoet5201
    @wycliffepoet5201 Před 9 měsíci +2

    As i watch this I'm also waiting eagerly for Pastor T 's

  • @maryalice2973
    @maryalice2973 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Again Thank you Astar for allowing us to learn through other people's experiences ❤

  • @kevatinkuria
    @kevatinkuria Před měsícem +1

    Watched ,learned, enjoyed and oohh my goodness its a masterpiece💯💯

  • @WanjiruShiro-gk8jx
    @WanjiruShiro-gk8jx Před měsícem +2

    The first person I've heard not starting with we came from grass to grace... it's from Grace to Grace

  • @briandemes2912
    @briandemes2912 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Please invite Githus mother.av always wanted to hear another perspective from the colonial period.

  • @carolinengugi8117
    @carolinengugi8117 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Jimmy is hyped just like us🎉

    • @maryalice2973
      @maryalice2973 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Manzee anatupea a lot of psyche for ep 2 alreadyyy😂

  • @beloncekamz2821
    @beloncekamz2821 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Been loving❤ Jimmi Gathu since I could watch host on KTN . Amazing actor too🔥🔥.

  • @mwangi_ngare
    @mwangi_ngare Před 10 měsíci +2

    Jimi Gathu anakaa mreal but staki story zake... lichuja mwa job. akwende !!!

  • @vincentoketch385
    @vincentoketch385 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So inspirational I like this the people who are watching this were not born when this interview was done and am like 🥺

  • @danielmwangi1074
    @danielmwangi1074 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Wooooow what a great legend, value 100%

  • @niniactorcasting441
    @niniactorcasting441 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Jimmi is such an awesome storyteller. I absolutely love this wonderful creation❤❤

  • @kiga699
    @kiga699 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank you CTA thanks Jimmy Gathu. The energy, wow!

  • @christinenjeru3930
    @christinenjeru3930 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Maze didnt know he curved A LOT of what I watched and listened to in my childhood, and the vulnerability.... waoh..THANK YOU JIMMI. Na bado, onwards and upwards!

  • @judithmuthoni600
    @judithmuthoni600 Před 10 měsíci +3

    😮😮Yoooo Legend for real.1st we need mum's stories,secondly Let's agree CTA is a therapist sit.🎉🎉🎉

  • @williamunga
    @williamunga Před 10 měsíci +2

    CTA, rattling the rabbit holes.

  • @shizma7917
    @shizma7917 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Waow... sipping my jyuuce.. gonna be a good evening for me.

  • @habari254
    @habari254 Před 10 měsíci +2

    kazi safi sana aisee

  • @peterkenneth5115
    @peterkenneth5115 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Finally 🎉

  • @eddymakara1760
    @eddymakara1760 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow! This was indeed a blessing ubarikiwe sana Astar and CTA team. Jimmi (with an I) may you always be blessed and may you never lack "jam Jimmi jam" keep jamming

  • @MCLYNN_LIEN
    @MCLYNN_LIEN Před 10 měsíci +3

    Hey Ritchie , thank you for bringing Jimmy Gathu on board.
    Good job man!

    • @iNduati
      @iNduati Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thanks for giving Jimmi his flowers 🎉

  • @mbeticate
    @mbeticate Před 10 měsíci +4

    We want Betty kyalo

  • @JeffKamau-pt6ph
    @JeffKamau-pt6ph Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm happy to see Richie's growth

  • @tonnieteacher5211
    @tonnieteacher5211 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Absolutely amazing

  • @ExtraNodes
    @ExtraNodes Před 10 měsíci +3

    The wait is over ...thsnks Richie and team

  • @noxiousmashairi
    @noxiousmashairi Před 7 měsíci +1

    My seat belts are tight,, Hope I am not late for this journey with Jimmi Gathu

  • @maikoleten
    @maikoleten Před 10 měsíci +3

    I think plo lumumba he meant to say he studied at pumwani secondary school opposite starehe school..

  • @madgewambui9455
    @madgewambui9455 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Wow wow! This one is everything! Thank you Njau. Thank you Jimmy for sharing so selflessly.

  • @joenjiriri4878
    @joenjiriri4878 Před 9 měsíci

    What an introduction, Jimmy is a legend and from a great family

  • @ayotadhiambo
    @ayotadhiambo Před 10 měsíci +3

    The part of Jimmi's mum beating him with the panga on his face.... Wah!

  • @George261976
    @George261976 Před 10 měsíci +1

    someone needs to interview Jimmy's mother, I think she might have some stories to tell

  • @Njabias
    @Njabias Před měsícem

    Proud alumni of St.Tee too.

  • @stigym6244
    @stigym6244 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Great job as always! Love love the series. ❤

  • @stephenndungu5963
    @stephenndungu5963 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Wow .... jimmies energy mahn😅😅

  • @randomtourist6656
    @randomtourist6656 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Mimi niliwaambia CTA imerudi on steroids, y’all didn’t believe me.
    Mchezo Mchezo tu mtaona Obama hapa

  • @samuka5269
    @samuka5269 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Sit up during interviews, it looks better 😊

  • @IVORYcl
    @IVORYcl Před 10 měsíci +2

    This channel is underated

  • @Tonygatheca
    @Tonygatheca Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great show great story with a great Guest, kudos to the CTA team keep them coming very inspiring- Truth Well Told 👍🏽

  • @lornathesewist
    @lornathesewist Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your presistance Astar🤗🤗🤗 .This has started with a BANG! Eish this family is like so awesome. Every member has done amazing things.

  • @arnoldmwakina2289
    @arnoldmwakina2289 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Baaas! Thanks Astar for this interview.

  • @iNduati
    @iNduati Před 10 měsíci +2

    I was waiting for this one!

  • @FLOSSIN.MAUWANO
    @FLOSSIN.MAUWANO Před 10 měsíci +2

    nice one

  • @michaelnjio
    @michaelnjio Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hio Story ya Jimmy is tbt, about kufungulia mtu mlango na not picking up metallic objects on the road juu they might be explosives.

  • @faithmuts
    @faithmuts Před 10 měsíci +3

    Legend!!

  • @ayotadhiambo
    @ayotadhiambo Před 10 měsíci +3

    FINALLY!

  • @afrikakulinarisch
    @afrikakulinarisch Před 10 měsíci +3

    Just started watching this and I already love it. Jimmy’s expressions…I am moving forward with him… na hio kung’ua macho, yes! yes! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @lindamuringo6422
    @lindamuringo6422 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So inspirational

  • @missynellie1545
    @missynellie1545 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Astar I am learning interviewing skills from you. ❤

  • @annemambo7178
    @annemambo7178 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What an awesome episode!

  • @randomtourist6656
    @randomtourist6656 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have faith we shall see Cathy Kasavuli on that seat one day, DJ Pinye, DJ Adrian, Leonard Mambo Mbotela
    Yaaani, CTA hatutoki

    • @janemberesia2490
      @janemberesia2490 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately Catherine Kasavuli is late,succumbed to cancer.

    • @randomtourist6656
      @randomtourist6656 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@janemberesia2490
      Ohh
      Didn't know that.
      May she rest well n in peace. She was a legend

  • @sarahnyambura1634
    @sarahnyambura1634 Před 9 měsíci +1

    50 what? This guy is a vampire 😅

  • @sunriseflo9630
    @sunriseflo9630 Před měsícem +1

    Doesn’t look a day older than 45 🎉

  • @collinsodhiambo5616
    @collinsodhiambo5616 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Let goooooo!!!

  • @Monsterbrawller
    @Monsterbrawller Před 10 měsíci +2

    I know Jimmies mum, she is the sweetest lady full of life. She was just living with own demons.

  • @theafrinado
    @theafrinado Před 10 měsíci +2

    Good stuff Ritchie!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @arafatdimitry
    @arafatdimitry Před 10 měsíci +2

    I feel like I am in class learning

  • @ExtremelyLateGaming
    @ExtremelyLateGaming Před 10 měsíci +3

    Look for Amerix 😂

  • @iNro64
    @iNro64 Před 10 měsíci +3

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @WarriorOneGaming
    @WarriorOneGaming Před měsícem +1

    Introduction tu 😂

  • @keshi_ray
    @keshi_ray Před 10 měsíci +2

    How is he 53? He looks like he is in his 40s

  • @davidlubanga5527
    @davidlubanga5527 Před měsícem +1

    Guys doesn't age one bit ghai!

  • @anthonywahome1682
    @anthonywahome1682 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Jimmy,parental physical discipline is an African thing😂

  • @brandonochieng341
    @brandonochieng341 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Can we get recommendations for good therapists?