Gibson Murage is the owner of Modern Furniture Pacific.
Born in Nyeri County and raised in Ndaragwa, Gibson Murage Gitonga grew up in a humble family and faced tough financial struggles from a young age. Due to lack of school fees, he dropped out of school in Form Two.
At just 16 years old, Murage joined a small carpentry course in a place known as Kwa Nduati then was later employed in Ruring’u, Nyeri, earning only Ksh 600. Through honesty, discipline, and hard work, customers began requesting him personally to build their furniture. For five years, he saved every coin and slowly bought carpentry machines one by one.
Then COV!D struck. Murage lost his job when his daughter was only one month old. But instead of giving up, his wife encouraged him to start his own business.
With Ksh 150k and the machines he had saved for years, Murage started Modern Furniture Pacific. On the very first day he displayed his furniture, he sold a full seat set. Soon he employed carpenters, landed a major hotel furnishing tender, and his business exploded.
Today, Murage still under 35, runs one of the country’s thriving furniture companies, employing hundreds of Kenyans and serving clients across Kenya and in the diaspora.
He doesn’t drink or smóke and only hires sober workers, knowing the dangers of the machines in his workshop.
From earning Ksh 600 to building a national furniture brand Murage’s story is proof that discipline, trust, and persistence can change a life.
Gibson Murage’s wife is known as Mama Zippy. She got married in 2018 and she is an accountant by profession. She is the one that is behind the day to day running of their business Modern Furniture Pacific. The wife was born in 1994. They are blessed with 3 children. Murage’s wife is a Kikuyu.
Kenyans have been trolling the wife of Gibson, showing how she doesn’t know how to dress. But Murage defended her, saying it is not a must for one to apply alot of make ups and wear the most expensive clothes. He added that the wife is busy with running the affairs of their company.
Gibson Murage’s wife doesn’t like publicity, she is simple and down to earth.
Gibson Murage is the owner of Modern Furniture Pacific. His net worth is Ksh 300m.
If you have Ksh20 million in Kenya,will you build mabati houses or an apartment?Well,based on calculations, Abati houses are more profitable than apartment. With Ksh20m,you will build single rooms and mabati houses that will generate Ksh 200,000 per month. With the same amount, you will build one floor of an apartment that generates Ksh 120,000 per month. This is the reason some rich people in Kenya opt to buy land in slums and build those low-cost houses. Within 5 years, they have recovered their capital.
If you are aged 50 years and build Ksh100m house, it will take you 15 years to recover your capital. This means that you will start making profits from age 65. If you have Ksh5m and build single rooms ,you will recover your capital within 4 to 5 years.
You can start poultry farming in Kenya with just Ksh30,000. Here is the process:
I am sharing this advice to help those who are stuck in starting a poultry business.This will help someone who has KSh 30,000 but has no idea what to do with it.
I am assuming you already have a simple poultry structure constructed or a room you are not using.I am also assuming you already have drinkers and feeders in place.
STEP 1: START WITH GOOD BREEDING STOCK.
Go to the village and find someone with a good track record of raising healthy indigenous/kienyeji chickens.
Buy 10 pure kienyeji hens that are already laying or are about to start laying, plus 2 cocks.
Let’s assume each hen costs KSh 800 and each cock costs KSh 1,200.
Next, find a farmer who raises F1 improved kienyeji chickens, such as Kenbro, rainbow rooster, premium kienyeji or Sasso, and buys chicks from a reputable company. Purchase 10 improved kienyeji hens at 800 ksh each that are laying or are about to start laying, plus 2 cocks at 1200 kshs(The prices depend on location of the farm you are sourcing from.Could be higher or lower).
By now, you will have spent about 20,800 kshs
You have 9,200 kshs as the remaining balance.You now have 20 hens and four cocks. Keep the pure indigenous chickens separate from the improved ones.
STEP 2: INVEST IN QUALITY FEED.
Use the remaining 9,200 kshs. to buy two 70 kg bags of good-quality layers mash: one for the pure indigenous hens and one for the improved hens at 4000 kshs each.That will total to 8000 kshs. You are now left with 1,200 kshs.Buy Newcastle with IB vaccine 100 doses at 300 ksh plus 100 mls multivitamin at 250 kshs. You have a balance of 650 kshs
Your poultry journey starts from here.We assume you already have a simple poultry structure.
Pure indigenous and improved kienyeji chicken will generally consume about 100 grams to 110 grams of feed per bird daily.That’s about 2.4 kgs to 2.6 kgs.Supplement their diet with greens and left over fruit wastes.
STEP 3: LET THE EGGS START PAYING YOUR BILLS
Let’s assume your 10 pure indigenous hens give you 5 to 7 eggs daily, while the ten improved hens give you 6 to 8 eggs daily.
That gives you approximately 11–15 eggs per day.
In two days, you could have close to a tray of eggs. If you sell a tray of fertilised eggs for kshs 600, 3 trays per week could bring in KSh 1,800.
That is approximately KSh 7,200 in gross sales over four weeks, assuming you consistently sell three trays every week.
Remember, this is an estimate, not a guarantee. Actual production depends on the age, health, nutrition and fertility of your birds, and you must deduct your running costs.
The goal is to let the business gradually contribute towards its own feed and other expenses.
STEP 4: MULTIPLY YOUR FLOCK INSTEAD OF BUYING EVERYTHING.
When your pure indigenous hens become broody, use the opportunity to multiply your flock.
If 5 hens each hatch 10 eggs successfully, you could get up to 40 to 45 chicks. With 6 hens, that could be 48 to 54 chicks.
The number of chicks you actually get will depend on fertility, hatchability and the number of eggs each hen can cover properly.
After hatching, provide the chicks with adequate warmth, appropriate starter feed, clean water and a proper vaccination programme. Keep them safe and manage them according to their age.
Once the pure indigenous hens have produced another batch, you can use suitable fertilised eggs from your improved hens to produce improved kienyeji chicks.This is how you gradually build a bigger flock without depending entirely on buying new birds.
STEP 5: INVEST IN A SMALL INCUBATOR.
As the business grows and you have saved enough money, consider buying an incubator.
A small incubator with a capacity of around 128 eggs may cost about 15,000 kshs to 20,000 kshs. depending on the model and supplier.
Collect suitable fertilised eggs every week, incubate them, and sell day-old chicks or raise some yourself.
You can sell pure indigenous chicks and improved indigenous crossbred chicks to farmers who want to start their own poultry projects.
Build your reputation by providing healthy, properly managed chicks and being honest with customers about their breed and vaccination status.
Vaccinate chicks against diseases such as Newcastle,Gumboro and fowl pox according to an appropriate vaccination programme and the vaccine manufacturer’s instructions.
When customers receive quality chicks and good advice, they are more likely to return and recommend you to other farmers.
STEP 6: CREATE MULTIPLE SOURCES OF INCOME.
As your flock grows, you can sell some birds at around three months of age for meat, depending on their breed, weight and the market price.
Keep your best breeding birds to produce more fertilised eggs. You can also build relationships with hatcheries and other poultry farmers who need a reliable supply of fertilised eggs.
Over time, your business can generate income from:
– Selling table eggs.
– Selling fertilised eggs.
– Selling day-old chicks.
– Selling growers and mature birds.
– Supplying breeding stock.
– Providing poultry management advice as your experience grows.
Do not rush to sell every bird. Keep enough good-quality breeders to maintain and expand your flock.
MY FINAL ADVICE TO YOU.
You do not need millions of shillings to begin building a poultry business. You need a clear plan, good breeding stock, proper management, patience and the discipline to reinvest part of your earnings.
Start small, learn as you go, keep records and grow step by step.Your first KSh 30,000 may not make you rich overnight, but with the right management, it can be the foundation of something much bigger.
Kenyan women have come up with new strategies to attract rich men. Here are the strategies they are using:
Going to posh hotels—they visit hotels like Villa Rosa Kempinsky and order drinks. They sit there waiting for rich men to approach them.
Visiting clubs frequented by the rich—there are clubs in estates like Runda, Karen and Muthaiga where the rich go. Women visit those clubs with the intention of meeting rich men.
Opening businesses in rich estates—Some will open small businesses like groceries, Pesa shop and chemist. Their aim is to interact with rich men and eventually get married by them.
Offering cleaning services…they offer to work as house managers or cleaning services.
Jogging in rich estates—they come from as far as Kayole, Githurai,Kitengela and Pipeline to go and jog in Runda ,Karen,Muthaiga, Gigiri and Kileleshwa morning and evening hours. Their hope is to find rich men who are also jogging, get to interact and eventually get their contacts.
They join golf clubs—Majority would join golf clubs where they can get good connections and possibly meet rich men for marriage.
Attending weddings—they target weddings for the rich where they gate crash and meet rich people.
Attending church located in rich estates—Some opt to attend churches which are located in rich estates like Runda and Muthaiga. They believe that they can get rich men there to marry them.
Forex Trader Onyango Tate has been accused of faking life. People at X said that Onyango lives in a bedsitter in Rongai where he pays Ksh7,500 monthly rent. They say that Tate hires cars for content and the apartment in Tatu City where he poses for videos is not his.
This came after Onyago Tate repeatedly claimed that his followers on X are broke and that they cannot match his wealth.
Onyango Tate dropped out of Mount Kenya University to focus on Forex trading. He makes money through affiliate marketing and training Kenyans on how to do forex trading. He is a Luo.
If you are earning Ksh50,000 per month in Nairobi, these are the best estates to live in Nairobi.
Pipeline—rent Ksh 4,000 to Ksh15,000
Tassia—rent Ksh 5,000 to Ksh15,000
Utawala—Rent Ksh 6,000 to Ksh 15,000
Rongai—Rent Ksh 6,000 to Ksh 15,000
Umoja—Rent Ksh 6,000 to Ksh 13,000
Kawangware—Rent Ksh 5,000 to Ksh13,000
Kitengela—Rent Ksh 5,000 to Ksh15,000
Roysambu—Rent Ksh 6,000 to Ksh15,000
In these estates,you will rent a bedsitter for Ksh 6,500 to Ksh9,000. One bedroom will go for Ksh 8,000 to Ksh 15,000. With a monthly salary of Ksh50,000,your rent should not exceed Ksh15,000. Average rent should be Ksh 8,000
Ksh25,000 salary is not a good salary in Nairobi. But if you find yourself earning this money,here is how to manage it:
Rent—Ksh 3,000
Food and shopping—Ksh8,000
Water+ electricity—Ksh 1000
Tranfort—Ksh3,000
Other expenses—Ksh2,000
Total==Ksh 17,000
You will remain with Ksh3000 to save or invest. Join a Sacco and saveKsh2,000 every month. Use the Ksh 48,000 you will save in a Sacco to start a business.
The only way to rescue yourself from poverty is by starting a business which is profitable.
Estates to live in Nairobi with Ksh25,000 salary include:
If you invest Ksh1m in Etica MMF,how much money will you earn? The interest per year is 13% to 18%. This means that you will earn Ksh 130,000 to Ksh200,000. The interest is compounded monthly,meaning that your interest each month will generate more income.
There is management fee of 2% and withholding tax of 15%.
So if you earn average of Ksh150,000 per year,tax will be Ksh 22,500(15%)
Management fee will be 2% of Ksh150,000, which is Ksh 3,000
Total deductions will be Ksh 25,500. Your net income will be Ksh 124,500.
When you are creating content, getting traffic from USA is the best thing because it will earn you more money. With USA traffic,1 million views will yield at least $9000. But with African traffic,1 million views will yield $1000 to $2500. You can now see the difference.
Avoid doing content in Kiswahili—Most people in East Africa do content in Swahili. This one will automatically block American audience. Do content in English.
Avoid doing content in local languages—Ensure that all your content is done in English
Do content in the village—USA traffic will come is you do content from places where they have not seen before. Village content will attract a lot of traffic from USA because they are curious to know what happens there. Apart from that, you can do content on environment and wildlife.
Create high-quality videos—High-quality videos will compete with videos from USA content creators. Ensure that the videos have the highest quality, sound and facts.
Be authentic—Authentic content will be loved by the algorithm. Always ensure that you are authentic
Create content that attract global audience—There is specific content that attract global audience, like news, real estate, travel and health. Be good at what you do and you will get USA traffic.
If you are posting long form videos on YouTube and your views are 10,000, you will earn Ksh 1,500 to Ksh4,000 in Kenya. We are assuming that you are getting 100% views from Kenya. The CPM for Kenyan traffic is Ksh150 to Ksh300 per 1000 views.
Videos posted with Kiswahili and Sheng attract views from Kenya and Tanzania only and they earn less than those videos posted in English. To increase your income to at least Ksh4,000 per 1000 views, create content in English. You will attract views from Europe and USA.
John owns a YouTube channel with 300k subscribers. In one of his posts,he revealed that 1 million views generated $9200. He also wanted to know how much money other creators make from 1 million views especially those getting traffic from Ameria. Below is the result from our findings.
Paul–$11000
Gabriel—$8960
Nathan—$7888
Caleb–$12400
There are many others who also revealed their income and the average income was $9000. The range is between $7000 and $20,000
The income is on long form videos and it varies from one niche to another.
Highest paying YouTube niches
Personal Finance
Insurance
Digital marketing
Gadget Reviews
Real Estate
Educational Content
Law
Health
Videos which are longer than 10 minutes generate the highest income.
