Meru Businessman Who Rose from Salesman to CEO Now Uses Fortune to Uplift Community
- Once a struggling car salesman, Edwin Somiek is now the CEO of a thriving automotive business and a force for change in his hometown of Meru
- Through mentorship and funding, he helps young people launch small businesses and build better futures
- He also uses his proceeds to donate school supplies to underprivileged children in rural schools
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At just 32 years old, Edwin Somiek is not only a company CEO but also a beacon of hope for many in his hometown of Meru.
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His story is one of determination, transformation, and an unwavering commitment to giving back to society.
Edwin's difficult childhood
Born and raised in Meru, the Somiek Cars Limited founder told TUKO.co.ke that his early life was anything but easy.
According to him, there were days he wasn’t sure what the future held because school was a challenge, not just academically but also emotionally.
Yet, even during those uncertain times when he struggled to make sense of the world around him, one thing was clear—giving up was never an option.
After completing his education, Edwin entered the workforce as a car salesman.
How Edwin got into business
The job wasn’t glamorous, but it was where he honed his people skills, learned the ropes of the automotive industry, and started building a network.
“Every day on that job taught me something,” he recalls. “I learned how to deal with customers, how to negotiate, and how to trust my instincts.”
In 2019, fueled by ambition and a desire to create something of his own, Edwin took the bold step of launching his company.
Starting a business from the ground up was a risk, but one he was willing to take as he had endured enough hardship already.
“It wasn’t easy. There were moments I doubted myself. But I stayed consistent and focused,” he says.
That consistency paid off as his company quickly earned a reputation, and the business began to flourish. But even as his company grew, Edwin never lost sight of where he came from.
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How Edwin helps the needy
He disclosed that when he started making progress, he knew he had to use it for more than just himself.
“Meru is my home, and it’s my responsibility to give back,” he adds.
Over the years, Edwin has quietly become one of the most generous community champions in the region.
From donating school supplies to underprivileged children to organising mentorship programs for students and funding small businesses for youth, his impact is felt far and wide.
He’s helped launch barber shops, clothing stalls, and car wash stations—giving young men and women not just capital, but hope and dignity.
“I want them to know that someone believes in them, just like I believed in myself when no one else did,” he narrates.
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Helping is a calling for Edwin
Beyond philanthropy, Edwin is also a proud father. His child, he says, gives him even greater motivation to make the world a better place.
“I’m not just building a company—I’m building a legacy,” he chimes with pride
Edwin's story is proof that success doesn’t have to be selfish. He is the embodiment of the idea that true wealth is not measured by what you keep, but by what you give.
And for him, giving back isn’t an obligation—it’s a calling.
Nurse works extra shifts to support needy Kenyans
Another philanthropist is Amos Orwa, who grew up in a family of nine where none had the opportunity to go beyond high school.
Determined to change the family's story, he pursued an education and became a nurse in the United States.
Now in a better place, Amos has made it his mission to help the needy, students, and individuals living with special needs by working extra shifts.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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