Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned entrepreneur and bestselling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has revealed why he had never visited Kenya.
In a statement, Kiyosaki shared that he has been coming to Africa about once a year for the past 20 years, but Kenya was never on his list of destinations.
“I am in Nairobi, Kenya. I have never been here before, although I have been coming to Africa about once a year for about 20-years,” said Robert.
The reason, he explained, is that Kenya outlawed hunting in the 1960s, and as a hunter, he had avoided the country.
However, Kiyosaki has now changed his stance, praising Kenya’s decision to protect its wildlife.
Robert Kiyosaki Praises Kenya
“The reason I never came to Kenya is because they out lawed hunting in the 1960s and I am a hunter. I am glad I am in Kenya today because I now understand how smart their leaders were, banning people like me…. a hunter.”
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He commended the country’s leaders for taking a stand to conserve Africa’s natural heritage, acknowledging that the world is big enough to accommodate differing viewpoints.
“The world is big enough to grant people with opposing points of view, their own point of view. I commend Kenya for taking a stand for Africa and to protect the animals.”
Visit to Kenya
The famed author is in Kenya to conduct a wealth and entrepreneurship seminar at the Ole Sereni Emara along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.
“Rich Entrepreneur Poor Entrepreneur,” seminar is part of his ongoing efforts to empower individuals with financial education and strategies for success.
In addition, the seminar promises to be a transformative experience, providing attendees with valuable knowledge on wealth management, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies in today’s economic landscape.
Details About Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned author of the bestselling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has an estimated net worth of $100 million as of 2024.
Born on April 8, 1947, in Hilo, Hawaii, Kiyosaki has had a diverse career spanning various entrepreneurial ventures and a passion for financial education.
Kiyosaki’s journey to financial success was not without its challenges.
After serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, he returned to the United States in 1972 and found that he had lost friends who were opposed to the war.
He later enrolled in an MBA program at the University of Hawaii but did not complete it, instead working various jobs, including in sales at Xerox.
Robert Kiyosaki’s Financial Woes
In 1977, Kiyosaki founded a company called Rippers that made surfer-style nylon and Velcro wallets.
Though there was praise for the products, the company went bankrupt.
It was after the dissolution of Rippers that Kiyosaki started investing in real estate and small-cap stocks, facing ups and downs to the point where he was nearly bankrupt, owing somewhere between $750,000 to $850,000.
To repay the money, Kiyosaki tried launching various businesses, but each of them failed.
Rich Dad Brand
In 1985, a struggling Kiyosaki started an education company that would teach financial literacy and give investment ideas to students internationally.
That company eventually became Cashflow Technologies, Inc., the holding company of the Rich Dad brand.
Kiyosaki’s breakthrough came with the publication of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” in 1997, a book that became an international bestseller and sparked a series of books under the “Rich Dad” brand.
These publications focus on financial independence, investing, real estate, and the importance of financial literacy, often challenging conventional views on employment and income.
Source of Wealth
Kiyosaki’s net worth is mainly derived from royalties from his books, income generated from his seminars, and licensing rights granted to individuals and groups who wish to use the Rich Dad brand name for marketing purposes.
He is estimated to earn around $10 million annually.
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In recent years, Kiyosaki has also ventured into cryptocurrency and gold investment, advocating for the use of debt as a financial tool and criticizing the traditional financial system.
His unconventional approach to wealth building has garnered both praise and criticism, but his impact on the personal finance landscape remains undeniable.
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