Adelle Onyango Biography: Lifestyle, Family, Husband, Career, Radio, Podcast Etc.

Adelle Onyango is a Kenyan Radio Presenter, MC, Poet, Author, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, Entrepreneur and Women’s rights activist. She was a radio presenter on One FM, then later on Kiss FM. She was born on 5^th February 1989.

Adelle Onyango Biography

Full Names:	Adelle Onyango
Known as:	Adelle
Date of Birth:	5^th February 1989
Age:	36 Years Old.
Place of Birth:	Kenya, East Africa.
Place of Growth:	Nairobi, Kenya.
Profession:	Media Personality MC, Poet, Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Women’s rights activist.

Adelle Onyango Family

Adelle Onyango’s mother, Mary Onyango, was an accountant by profession.

She passed away in 2012 due to breast cancer.

Adelle is left with two sisters, with her being the youngest.

Adelle Onyango Education

Adelle Onyango attended Westwood International School in Botswana.

She then attended the United States International University (USIU) located in Nairobi, Kenya, where she studied Journalism and Psychology, majoring in Public Relations.

In her final year at University, Adelle started an Open Mic night, where poets and Musicians shared their work.

She invited musicians such as Fena Gitu to perform.

Adelle Onyango Radio Journey

One FM (2010 – 2012)

Adelle’s journey into radio began during her university years when she received an offer from One FM Radio Station to host their drive-time programme.

After two and a half years at One FM, she moved to Kiss FM.

Kiss FM (2012 – 2019)

In February 2012, Adelle continued her career as a Radio Presenter at Kiss FM, which is part of Radio Africa Group Kenya.

She hosted the Saturday Breakfast Show alongside Shaffie Weru.

At Kiss FM, she cultivated a strong social media presence, with her followers affectionately known as #teamAdelle.

Adelle Onyango’s final show on Kiss FM was on Friday, June 7^th, 2019, marking the end of her seven-year tenure at the station.

She officially departed on Saturday, June 8^th, 2019.

Adelle Onyango Rape Incident

In 2008, at just the age of 19 years, Adelle Onyango was raped in Westlands, Nairobi.

She was moving from one club to another club.

After the incident, she started an anti-rape Campaign called ‘No Means No‘.

The campaign aimed at creating awareness of rape incidents and to educate people on measures to take after a rape incident.

Adelle has also had other projects, e.g, Sisterhood & ‘projectShe’ with the aim to promote empowerment and share conquest stories.

Adelle Onyango Initiative

Adelle founded the initiative in December of 2017, intending to create opportunities for youths & women.

The Adelle Onyango Initiative empowers African youth with essential skills for the job and business markets through various programs.

Safe 24/7 Therapy Program

Adelle Onyango Initiative also offers a complimentary 14-week free group therapy program called the Safe 24/7 Program, specifically designed for African women who are survivors of rape.

Adelle Onyango Podcast

Adelle Onyango launched her podcast in 2019, called Legally Clueless Africa.

Initially a podcast, it grew into a full-fledged media organization/platform.

Its mission is to:-

Amplify Africans’ stories
Upskill africans
Promote the wellness of our African community

It has achieved various milestones such as:-

Over 260 Podcast Episodes recorded.
Over 700 People trained in their workshops.
4 seasons of its video series.
Over 15 cities were toured.
Over 1400 people subscribed to our newsletter.

As Kenya’s first syndicated podcast, it is broadcast on TRACE radio three times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 9 AM.

Legally Clueless is also available on platforms such as Castbox, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher & Tune-in.

It has had guests such as Lupita Nyong’o, Vivian, Lynn Ngugi, Janet Mbugua, and Fancy Fingers, among others.

Adelle Onyango Marriage

Adelle Onyango was married to Falgun Bhojak, a safari Rally coach, an athlete and an entrepreneur.

They got married back in 2017 in Redhill Heights, Limuru.

Adelle recently revealed that her marriage came to an end, stating that her husband wanted a traditional wife, as her refusal to have a child, take his surname, and wear a wedding ring were contributing factors to their divorce.

Things that contrasted with her own identity and values.

Adelle Onyango Book

Adelle Onyango co-authored a book alongside Lanji Ouko-Awori called Our Broken Silence.

It is diary entries of survivors of sexual violence from the greater East Africa region, from pre-colonial times to the present day.

The book was launched by Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome in March 2022.

Proceeds of the book will go to the Adelle Onyango Initiative’s Safe247 program and Lanji’s microfinance fund, which will fund the relocation of survivors as well as their legal services.

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Adelle Onyango Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Adelle Onyango?
Adelle Onyango is a Kenyan Radio Presenter, MC, Poet, Author, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, Entrepreneur and Women’s rights activist.
When was Adelle Onyango born?
Adelle Onyango was born on 5th February 1989.
How old is Adelle Onyango?
Adelle Onyango is currently 36 years old.
Which school in Botswana did Adelle Onyango attend?
Adelle Onyango attended Westwood International School located in Botswana.
Which University did Adelle Onyango attend?
Adelle Onyango attended the United States International University (USIU) located in Nairobi, Kenya, where she studied Journalism and Psychology, majoring in Public Relations.
When did Adelle Onyango's radio journey begin?
Adelle’s journey into radio began during her university years when she received an offer from One FM Radio Station to host their drive-time programme. After two and a half years at One FM, she moved to Kiss FM.
When did Adelle Onyango join Kiss FM?
In February 2012, Adelle joined Kiss FM, which is part of Radio Africa Group Kenya. She hosted the Saturday Breakfast Show alongside Shaffie Weru.
When was Adelle Onyango's final show on Kiss FM?
Adelle Onyango’s final show on Kiss FM was on Friday, June 7th, 2019, marking the end of her seven-year tenure at the station. She officially departed on Saturday, June 8th, 2019.
When was Adelle Onyango married?
Adelle Onyango got married back in 2017 in Redhill Heights, Limuru.
Did Adelle Onyango's marriage come to an end?
YES! Adelle Onyango recently revealed that her marriage came to an end, stating that her husband wanted a traditional wife, as her refusal to have a child, take his surname, and wear a wedding ring were contributing factors to their divorce. Things that contrasted with her own identity and values.
Has Adelle Onyango authored a book?
YES!. Adelle Onyango co-authored a book alongside Lanji Ouko-Awori called Our Broken Silence. It is diary entries of survivors of sexual violence from the greater East Africa region, from pre-colonial times to the present day. The book was launched by Hon. Chief Justice Martha Koome in March 2022. Proceeds of the book will go to the Adelle Onyango Initiative’s Safe247 program and Lanji’s microfinance fund, which will fund the relocation of survivors as well as their legal services.