Many people know her as one of the most vivacious entrepreneurs in the country, with some speculating that that she controls a large chunk of the mobile phone spare parts business in Kenya. In 2023, the Communication Authority of Kenya estimated that the total number of mobile phone devices in the country was at least 67.7 million, […]
M-Pesa Agent: Patrick Macharia was among the first pioneers of the M-Pesa business in Kenya. By the year 2017, he had 256 M-Pesa agency shops spread across the country. “Most of us (early adopters) were unfamiliar with the kind of jargon being used. So, we had every reason to think that this was a con game. We […]
When Rugut chose to uproot his maize crop and replace it with flowers and trees, many of his neighbors thought he had lost his mind. In a region where most farmers rely heavily on growing maize or tea for their daily bread, his decision seemed baffling. But Rugut, a professional surveyor by trade, had a […]
In the center of Kisumu, a fishmonger has dedicated the last ten years to establishing a successful enterprise that provides fish to a global market. Focusing on tilapia sourced from Lake Victoria, Peninah Opis’ business has become essential for hotels, schools, and hospitals in major urban areas. In addition to tilapia, she offers other fish […]
When Velso Aleso moved to China in 2013 to work as a domestic worker, she had no idea how tough the transition would be—especially with limited financial resources. But what began as a difficult chapter quickly turned into an incredible story of resilience and reinvention. Assigned to the residence of Kenya’s then-ambassador to China, Michael […]
These individuals, all over the age of 80, aren’t content to rest on their laurels, instead, they continue to actively manage vast empires. In this article, WoK delves into the lives of these octogenarian billionaires, exploring the impact they continue to have on the world stage. 1. Baloobhai Patel Born in 1938, Baloobhai Patel is […]
Kauthar Nungari Kang’ethe is a celebrated actress best known for her role as Mama Almasi on Citizen TV’s Machachari show. Raised in Nairobi’s culturally rich Eastlands area, she discovered her passion for acting early on, paving the way for her successful journey in the entertainment industry. Early Life Kauthar grew up in Jericho Estate, Nairobi, where she discovered […]