Nelly Maina is a dynamic broadcaster and community storyteller who serves as Lead Podcast Host at Budget Ndio Story. As the anchor of 'Budget Mtaani' (Budget in the Streets), she brings public finance down to earth for youth listeners in Nairobi and across Kenya.
Nelly's signature style blends humor, street-smart commentary, and sharp policy questions. She regularly interviews economists, market vendors, students, and policymakers, creating an inclusive forum where everyday citizens can understand how budget decisions impact their daily cost of living.
Core Focus & Domain Expertise
Audio Broadcasting & Podcast Production
Sheng & Local Language Civic Translation
Grassroots Community Interviews & Field Reporting
Youth Culture & Participatory Dialogue
Key Leadership Initiatives
Hosted over 50+ episodes of 'Budget Mtaani' ranking in the top 5 Kenyan civic podcasts.
Featured on national radio panels discussing youth views on tax legislation.
Built an interactive listener community contributing real-time budget questions.
“When budget talk moves from parliament to the mtaani, real accountability begins.”
