In the realm of human stories, few are as captivating and uplifting as those that depict individuals who rise above adversity and overcome obstacles.
Such is Prince Kipkoech Mutai who has not only created a better life for himself but also for his loved ones.
Having grown in humble background, he ventured into the unknown with nothing but determination, and returned triumphant to build a haven for his mother and grandmother.
Here is his story as told by WoK.
Mutai was born and raised in Kericho County.
Around 2015, he left his rural home and relocated to Nairobi where he hoped to make a life for himself and uplift the lives of his loved ones.
In an update on his Facebook page, Mutai noted that he left their home with just Ksh 2,600 but he was hopeful for the best.
“The main goal was to work hard and build a proper home for my mum and grandma,” he wrote on Facebook.
Despite facing challenges during his initial days in the city, his background and goal to improve living conditions for his loved ones back home kept him going.
“Trust the process they said, over the years I networked and made strangers my friends. Shamba la Mawe (Nairobi) has a lot to offer, I will write a book one day,” he concluded.
Mutai shared the text alongside photos of a beautiful house boasting modern amenities, spacious rooms and beautiful architectural design.
Elsewhere, Mutai is the founder and CEO of Prince Capital Properties, specializing in investment consultancy, property management and leasing of luxury homes.
He attended Soliat Boys High School for his secondary school education after which he joined Masinde Muliro University in 2010.
Come 2014, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management and International Diplomacy.
“My university years were amazing, the 4 years were more of self-discovery than studying to get good results
“I met fellow students from different walks of life and participated in many charity events,” Mutai explained.
In 2015, he moved to Nairobi where he did online phone sales alongside a friend whom they later partnered to to set up their own shop, Citikom Systems.
In 2017, Mutai founded Prince Capital Properties after failed partnership agreements.
“All along, I was keen to venture into the real estate business as in America, 90% of millionaires became so through owning real estate, I yearned to be a player in the industry,” he said.
Grass-hatched house to Ksh 6 million house
As earlier reported on WoK, Tom Nyakaba rose to become an inspiration to people having beaten all the odds to be a respectable member of the society.
He grew up in abject poverty, and lived in a grass-hatched house alongside his siblings and their mother but later grew to achieve his dreams which include building a beautiful home at his village.
“I used to sleep in a grass-thatched house with my brothers and to be here is humbling. Above all, I give glory to God
“Also, having been brought up by a single parent, I wanted to make my mother proud of her hard work,” he added.
Thanks to his hard work and determination, he has been able to build a house in his village in Nyamira County.
Speaking in an interview, Nyakaba noted that he built the house his savings and a SACCO loan.
“I took a SACCO loan and added my savings to do my dream house. It finally cost me around Ksh 6 million,” he said.
On sharing his story, he noted that he wants to inspire young people to work hard in order to fulfill their dreams.
“I did this house to show the young people that witchcraft is a fallacy and no one can kill anyone for doing a good house
“Some of the guys from my village fear doing great houses because of witchcraft, the narrative I wanted to change,” Nyakaba added.
