Thee Pluto, born Robert Ndegwa Kamau on August 27, 1999, in Naivasha, Kenya, has emerged as one of the country’s youngest millionaires at the age of 23. Despite his seemingly extravagant lifestyle, Pluto’s journey to success has been marked by challenges and perseverance.
Coming from a family of seven as the third-born, Pluto’s early education took place at Maiela Township and Luci Amen Junior for primary school. He later joined Githiga Boys High School in Mai Mahiu, Kiambu County. With an impressive A- grade, he initially pursued Actuarial Science at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) before making a switch to Economics.
The path to success for Thee Pluto was not a straightforward one. In 2017, he worked as a PTA Mathematics teacher at Bishop Oishere Secondary School in Mai Mahiu, earning a modest 8,000 Kenyan Shillings per month. Simultaneously, he delved into online businesses. However, setbacks occurred when his movie shop was burglarized in 2018, and attempts at starting a YouTube channel faced challenges.
Undeterred, in 2019, he ventured into hawking female shoes in Thika and explored other business avenues, including alcohol activation. A stroke of luck came when he secured employment with Vskit, earning 15,000 Kenyan Shillings monthly.
In 2020, Pluto left Vskit and established his own cereal shop, simultaneously entering the world of cryptocurrency. Capitalizing on profits, he invested in real estate, acquiring two plots of land in Joska. The year 2021 marked significant milestones for him as he purchased his first car, a Nissan Juke, and gained attention for his viral Loyalty Test on YouTube. This venture catapulted him into the limelight, turning him into one of Kenya’s prominent content creators.
Transitioning into a YouTube millionaire from 2021 to 2022, Thee Pluto’s earnings soared, reaching over 2 million Kenyan Shillings per month. His diversified investments, including real estate and a car hire business, contributed to his wealth. Living in a lavish mansion, he now owns three cars, one of which he gifted to his girlfriend Felicity, who is expecting a child in 2022.
Thee Pluto’s story exemplifies resilience and determination, showcasing that success is often forged through overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in unexpected places.
