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Mt. Kenya is the backdrop for renowned business figures in the country, Mau Mau veterans and Farmers.
Despite the Gikuyu community’s early leadership in politics and business, they have heavily invested in business, making their region the most developed. “Mogunda,” meaning work, is instilled in every child to navigate current living standards.
Education is also a fundamental part of their generational teachings, keeping younger children active and imparting knowledge for wealth acquisition.
The Kikuyu, the largest tribe in Kenya with a population of 8 million according to 2019 World Bank census, primarily reside in the Mt. Kenya region. They are known as “Nyumba ya Mumbi,” emphasizing blood brotherhood.
Controlling 60% of businesses in Nairobi and Nakuru, and 95% in the Mt. Kenya region, the Kikuyu, or A Gikuyu people, also controld 20% in of businesses in other counties in Kenya.
The Kikuyu people believe that wealth dictates lifestyle, and succeeding in the business arena brings inner peace, joy, and a happy life.