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InstitutionsEvans Kibet: PhD Graduate Who Turned To Selling His Degree At Ksh 5 Million After Failing To Get A Job
In the pursuit of education and career aspirations, challenges often arise, and dreams may not always materialize as expected. Such example is of Evans Kibet who…
WealthPeter Munga: From Founding Equity Bank With Ksh5,000 Capital, His Businesses And Facing Auctioneers
Reportedly one of the wealthiest individuals in Kenya, Peter Munga has vast interests in the banking, investment, education and food processing industries. Born in 1943 in…
WealthWashington Njika: Entrepreneur Started Car Stitching From Watching Videos, Now Employs Over 50 Workers
Washington Njika is the founder and CEO of Stitch by Wash, a company that does interiors for cars. According to their website, they offer interior car…
CareerElsa Kiprotich: How Former Charcoal Vendor Found Success In The US, Sold Over 100 Houses In Texas
Elsa Kiprotich is a Kenyan-born realtor working in the Houston, Texas area. She has sold over 100 homes to both US citizens and Kenyans living there.…
CelebritiesAmount Of Money Real Househelps Of Kawangware Actors Are Paid Per Episode
The Real Househelps Of Kawangware (TRHK) is one of the most popular local productions in Kenya. The show follows the life of househelps and their bosses…
CeosOlugbenga Agboola: CEO And Co-founder Of Flutterwave, The Success Story
Olugbenga Agboola is the co-founder and CEO of Flutterwave. Founded in 2016, the fintech company provides payment infrastructure for global merchants and payment service providers across…
WealthFrom Hawking Clothes To Co-Founding Bar Next Door: The Illustrious Career Of Antony Owich
Nicknamed Koko as a child, Anthony Owich developed interest in opening a bar early in life. In a recent feature on a local business daily, he…
WealthMy Biggest Mistake Was Borrowing Money From Mobile Loan Apps: Gertrude Katula On Success Of Her Pet Business And Challenges
When Gertrude Katula realized that pet care could be a profitable venture, she closed down her business to fully focus on this venture. In a recent…
InstitutionsMovers And Shakers Who Studied At Alliance Girls High School In 1960s
Alliance Girls High School was founded by the Alliance of Protestant Mission. Initially called African Girls High School, the institution has produced some of Kenya’s top…
WealthKezziah Muriithi: From Aspiring Kikuyu vernacular radio presenter To Founding Successful Errands Company
Kezziah Muriithi is the founder of Kezz Errands Services, a company that runs errands for people around Nairobi. Although common in other parts of the world,…