The life of billionaire John Kinuthia Makumi is inspiring. He made a lot of money, yet he never lost sight of the importance of family. The serial entrepreneur never advanced in his studies but made certain that his children did.
The Adventures of a Billionaire
John Kinuthia Makumi, also known as 'Mr Money,' was born in Kabete, Kiambu County in 1930 and spent the majority of his life there. He dropped out of school at the age of 16 to pursue his passion in business.
His initial business was selling chicken, which he would acquire at a reduced price in Kiambu County's interior communities and then resell at a profit in Kabete market.