23-year-old goes from selling tea leaves to being a millionaire
It all started as a survival tactic when 23-year-old Paul Mugenda, a graduate Actuarial Science from the Technical University of Kenya, plunged into the world of business.
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Briefly.co.za News on your News Feed!
In a recent interview, Mugenda said he used to hustle while staying at his aunt's home in Githurai, an estate located at the border of Kiambu County, when he ventured into a small-scale business of selling tea leavesint Githurai's Chuma Mbili area to offset some of his university education needs.
And as a comrade with less pride, he ventured into the business and started selling tea leaves from 7pm to 9pm, mostly targeting employed people, he said:
"On an average I could make between N897-950 and where I was to save the profit."
"I used to buy batch of majani chai in Murang'a county and sell them to my clients."
In 2014, he decided to relocate to Mathare estate inNairobi and rented a single room just to start his own independent life.
PAY ATTENTION: Do you want to know what's trending on Briefly.co.za? Join our WhatsApp group today.
Paul stated that after starting his own life, he got another opportunity in an insurance company and decided to quit his first hustle. He joined Kenindia Insurance Company at the age of 18 years old with no experience, but he was ready to learn.
"I had no experience, but since I am a go getter I gave it a try and all was well."
With God's blessings, the 23-year-old met a colleague who appreciated his zeal and passion for what he was doing in his line of duty.
He offered him a new job as an online Forex trader. He expressed his desire to learn the Forex trade and, as a quick learner, Paul was able to grasp the details of the business and proved himself in demos.
READ ALSO: EFF elections lists: 50% women, includes #FeesMustFall leaders
In 2016, at the age of 21 and working for the same company, he started to make his fortune, prompting him to rent an office in Westlands and expand his operation.
He was able to set up another Forex bureau and started training Kenyans.
"When you are young and ambitious you think everything is easy."
In 2017, he managed to buy himself a car, and in 2018 he bought another one and opened up three functional operating restaurants, Paris cafés.
He also owns Paris Insurance Brokers and Paris Forex Spot Company.
He has mentored over 100 Kenyans in Forex business.
Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major South African news!
Source: Briefly News
