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Who Owns Kenya?
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We are a leading online magazine that celebrates entrepreneurs, and innovators in business by covering the profiles of notable personalities new media formats.
Mar 13, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
SAID ABDALLAH AZUBEDI: THE TYCOON WHO LIVED IN A SLUM DESPITE OWNING HALF OF NAKURU CBD.

Said began his journey in the business world-establishing a wholesale business. The venture quickly took off which led him to expand the business. Image Said began investing in the Real Estate sector and slowly grew his portfolio to the point where he owned almost half of Nakuru CBD.
Mar 13, 2023 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
John Kinuthia Makumi: The Billionaire Owner Of Lavington Mall Who Lived With Two Wives In One House.

John Kinuthia famously known as ‘Mr Money’ was born in 1930 in Kabete, Kiambu County. At the age of 16, he quit school and opted to follow his passion in the business world. Image His first venture was selling chicken where he would buy them in the villages of Kiambu County at a relatively lower price then sell them in Kabete at a profit. With hard work, discipline & determination, Mr. Makumi saved his little profits & began investing in land & real estate
Mar 13, 2023 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
TODAY IN KENYA.

City Hall will set daily targets for parking attendants in Nairobi county in a push to boost collections from its biggest source of revenue after its revenues dropped to a record low since devolution. The World Bank Group has enhanced Kenya's loan kitty by Ksh32.3 billion ($250 million) bringing the expected disbursement from its Development Policy Operations (DPO) facility to Ksh129 billion ($1 billion).
Mar 13, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
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“I don’t believe that you must have some money stashed somewhere to start a business. The biggest investment you need is an idea and a ruthless work ethic. Once you have these two, you can always look for someone to finance your ideas to fruition,” he said. Martin Kiarie is the CEO and co-founder of Bean Interactive, a digital marketing company that offers various services to corporates.
Mar 11, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Simon Wachira: From A Village Hawker To Owning Kilele Mall, Nokras Hotel And Magunas Supermarket.

Simon Wachira amassed wealth running into billions and still remained reclusive and humble. The businessman was born in Kiburu village on the border of Nyeri and Kirinyaga counties. Image He started hawking in Makuyu market in the 1980s. He saved the profits from his hawking business which enabled him to establish a retail shop in Makuyu in 1990.
Mar 11, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
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Azym Dossa founded Easy Coach Limited after quitting a career of 17 years working as chief financial officer for another company. Image “My contract with my employer was for two years, but before I knew it, 17 years had passed. I had forgotten to move on. I continued because it was interesting and I was passionate. "