Although he hails from the renowned Kenyatta family, Muhoho Kenyatta has led a low-key profile, especially in politics. His father, Jomo Kenyatta, was Kenya’s first President, while his elder brother, Uhuru Kenyatta, served as the fourth President. Despite this strong political background, Muhoho has shown no interest in any political office.
Instead, he has focused on the family’s business ventures. The Kenyatta family has invested in a number of enterprises, and Muhoho Kenyatta plays a huge role in driving some of these investments.
Times Digital Kenya takes a closer look at Muhoho’s career and the role he plays in the Kenyatta family’s business empire.
Muhoho’s career and role in his family business empire
With over 30 years of experience in the business world, Muhoho Kenyatta is regarded as one of Kenya’s wealthiest tycoons. Much of this is attributed to the trust his family placed in him to manage their vast business ventures.
Muhoho joined the family businesses in the early 1980s, shortly after completing his higher education. Initially, he focused on farming and real estate, sectors in which he still stands out to date.
Within the agricultural sector, Muhoho founded Brookside Africa Limited in 1993. Over the years, the company has grown into one of the largest dairy processing groups in East and Central Africa. Under his leadership, Brookside expanded especially through key acquisitions, including Ilara, Delamere, Molo Milk, and Kilifi brands.
Apart from Brookside, Muhoho manages other major businesses associated to the Kenyatta family, including NCBA Bank, where he is a shareholder. He also oversees the family’s investments in the hospitality sector, such as the Great Rift Valley Lodge, Mara Intrepids, Samburu Intrepids, and Voyager Beach Resort, all under the Heritage Group.
Additionally, Muhoho plays a huge role in the family’s real estate investments. One of the most notable projects is Northlands City, which situated on 11,000 acres in Ruiru.
