MUHOHO KENYATTA
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1965 |
| GENDER | Male |
| OCCUPATION | Corporate Executive |
| MARRIAGE | Married to Erica Muhoho |
The Businessman’s Biography
Muhoho Kenyatta is a prominent businessman regarded as one of the wealthiest tycoons in the country, with over 30 years of experience in the business world.
He is the younger brother of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and is known for maintaining a low profile, unlike his brother, who has been actively involved in politics.
Muhoho is widely recognized for being entrusted by the Kenyatta family to manage their vast business empire.
Family
Little is publicly known about Muhoho’s personal life, but he is married to Erica Muhoho, and together they have children. He is the son of the founding father of the nation Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and the nation’s pioneer First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta.
Career
After completing his university education, Muhoho joined the family businesses in the 1970s and 1980s, initially focusing on farming and real estate development.
He is credited with transforming these ventures into corporate entities and strategically disposing of various farms.
In 1993, the businessman founded Brookside Africa Limited, which has grown to become the largest dairy processing group in East and Central Africa.
The company operates factories across the region, including Kenya and Uganda.
Under his leadership, Brookside made significant acquisitions, including Ilara, Molo Milk, Delamere, and Kilifi brands.
In addition to Brookside, the Corporative Executive manages several other businesses linked to the Kenyatta family.
He is a significant shareholder and the Vice Chair of NCBA Bank.
He also oversees hospitality ventures under the Heritage Group, whose flagship properties include the Mara and Samburu Intrepids, the Great Rift Valley Lodges, and the Voyager Beach Resort.
Muhoho has been an active member of various corporate boards in Kenya and the region.
These include the Kenya Private Sector Association (KEPSA), the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Endeavour, and the East Africa Business Council (EABC).
Youth Development
Muhoho Kenyatta is passionate about youth development and transformation.
He is a major sponsor of youth engagement initiatives and currently drives a program called ‘The Compass Project’, which aims to empower young people to become thought leaders and economic change agents in Kenya and across Africa.
Politics
Aside from his business acumen, the businessman is known for brokering key political deals behind the scenes.
In the lead-up to the 2013 general elections, he played a pivotal role in brokering an alliance between former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s party, The National Alliance (TNA), and then Deputy President William Ruto’s United Republican Party (URP), while also financing their campaign.
Muhoho is also credited with brokering the political truce between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, which culminated in the historic March 9 handshake.
Education Background
The businessman is an alumnus of Williams College in Massachusetts, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics.
He completed his high school education at St. Mary’s School in Nairobi.
Net Worth
Muhoho Kenyatta’s involvement in successful businesses such as Brookside Africa Limited and NCBA Bank has generated significant revenue, cementing his status as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.
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