Newly launched Swahilipot fm has poached veteran sports journalist Japhet Kahindi Makanaki.

Makanaki who has been in the industry for over 15 years is set to make his debut this Saturday.

" I have not yet officially hand over my resignation letter to sauti ya pwani radio but my first show at Swahilipot fm will be this coming Saturday" Makanaki told this blog.

Makanaki will be hosting the 'Kickoff' show every Saturday from 3pm to 7pm, alongside another household name Salim Barissa.

Barissa joins Swahilipot fm from Radio Msenangu.

Among the radio stations that Makanaki has worked for includes Baraka fm, Radio Salaam and Homeboys radio.

International, Makanaki has worked for supersport (6 yrs) and Spain based sports radio, media Pro.

Makanaki who is also a sports commentator is expected to inject his experience into the new radio station which was lunched few months back.

The radio station is run by the Swahilipot Hub.