Nairobi Man Who Used to Sleep Hungry Says How Much He Makes after Starting Thriving Business
- At 23, Alex Mugiira knows what it means to go to bed with nothing but a cup of water in his stomach
- From broke and uncertain after his NYS course to saving over KSh 60,000 a month, his journey is a testament to grit and faith
- The budding entrepreneur told TUKO.co.ke that it all began with one bold purchase: a KSh 13,500 phone that changed his life forever
Just a few years ago, 23-year-old Alex Mugiira would go to bed with nothing but a cup of water in his stomach.
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Life after completing his National Youth Service (NYS) course was uncertain because he had no job, no income, and little more than determination.
Mugiira's struggles with joblessness
He told TUKO.co.ke that he left home and moved to Ngong Road to stay with his cousins, hoping that a change of environment might open doors.
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But instead of the quick opportunities he envisioned, Mugiira found himself facing the harsh reality of city life.
“Things weren’t easy,” he recalls. “Some days, I would take a cup of water and sleep. But I told myself giving up was not an option.”
It was during this low point that Mugiira decided to make an unlikely investment: a smartphone worth KSh 13,500.
Alex Mugiira's turning point
It was not a luxury purchase, but a leap of faith that he acquired after months of saving the little coins he made from hustling.
“I had seen people selling products online, and I thought, maybe I can try this too,” he says.
With that phone, he began exploring the world of online business, selling handmade mahogany furniture.
Slowly, his efforts bore fruit. His savings grew, and months later, he opened a small shop opposite Racecourse Business Park along Ngong Road.
From there, he trained workers, hired a secretary, and began running both an online and physical presence for his business.
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How much does Mugiira make monthly?
Today, Mugiira saves more than KSh 60,000 in a good month and is planning to expand by opening a second shop.
But even as he talks about expansion, he has not forgotten the lessons of his early struggles.
“I want young people to know that you can start from nothing,” he says. “Even Abraham in the Bible had to leave home to find his blessing. Go out there, try, and create your opportunities.”
From the boy who sometimes slept hungry to a young CEO, Mugiira’s journey is a reminder that humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary destinations if you’re willing to take the first step.
Woman who studied by candlelight transforms her story
In another inspiring story, Violet grew up in a financially struggling household where she faced numerous hardships and was often sent home over fee arrears.
With limited resources and an uncertain path ahead, she focused on her studies, often reading by candlelight due to unreliable electricity.
Despite the rough patch, the Vihiga woman never allowed her circumstances to define her destiny and focused on changing her story.
After struggling to get into the job market, she discovered her true calling: helping people secure their financial futures.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
