Francis Ng’ang’a is the owner of the GS Grand Hotel located at Kenyatta Road in Juja. He describes himself as a music lover, revealing that he is friends with a lot of Kikuyu Benga musicians.
Little is known about Mr. Ng’ang’a, who prefers to keep his life private and away from the limelight. Although widely known in Juja and the Kikuyu Benga music industry, the serial businessman has managed to keep a low profile, only emerging once in a while.
When asked about his love for music, Francis stated that the messages in music is what drives his love for music. He said, “I love the message that music has in lyrics. Many musicians are able to communicate words of wisdom to their listeners through their music, whether it is gospel, love songs or even traditional Kikuyu benga music.”
The three-star GS Grand Hotel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and terrace. It offers room service and a concierge service, with the accommodations featuring a nightclub and 24-hour front desk.
While answering a question on his challenges in his life as a businessman, Ng’ang’a mentioned that every business has challenges unique to that sector. He maintains that every entrepreneur needs to make a very conscious decision to keep going no matter the challenges they go through.
“What keeps me going is my belief in God, taking life easy and remaining focused. These three have helped me to avoid stress, remain healthy and grow my business. I would encourage others, especially budding entrepreneurs to do the same,” he said.