- Mulembe nation boasts of numerous rich young men, some of whom have beaten many odds to make it big
- The influence of these young Luhyas comes from their involvement in sports, entertainment politics and sports betting
- TUKO.co.ke compiled a list of some of the wealthiest youthful men calling Western Kenya their home
The Mulembe nation’s sons are leaving marks worldwide and locally.
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From politics and sports to entertainment, here are young and rich Luhya men:
1. McDonald Mariga
Mariga comes from an influential sporting family, and the footballer’s apex was winning the Uefa Champions League with Inter Milan.
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At the height of his career at Inter Mariga earned about KSh 145 million a year.
He enjoys a fancy lifestyle, including a collection of exotic vehicles and unsuccessfully vied for the Kibra MP seat under a Jubilee Party ticket.
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2. Victor Wanyama
Mariga’s brother plied his trade in the UK for Tottenham Hotspurs before moving to Canada.
Wanyama plays for Montreal Impact and makes a cool KSh 266 million annually.
He recently welcomed a child with Serah Teshna.
3. Samuel Abisai
The doting father of three became a celebrity after winning a cool KSh 221 million SportPesa jackpot.
Abisai prudently spends his money and owns an impressive home and luxury cars.
Some of Abisai’s vehicles include a Mercedes Benz, Toyota Prado and Lexus RX series.
4. Peter Salasya
The fortunes of the young man from Mumias East constituency changed after winning the election.
Salasya, known for his bubbly nature, is still single and searching for a wife.
He recently acquired his first vehicle, a Toyota Landcruiser worth over KSh 8 million.
5. Ferdinand Omanyala
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The sprinter needs no introduction as he is the fastest man in Africa.
Early this year, he inked a three-year multimillion deal with German multinational Adidas.
Omanyala is happily married to Laventa Amutavi, and they have a son.
6. Ababu Namwamba
The lean, soft-spoken politician gained national fame as the legislator for Budalangi.
He then served under Uhuru Kenyatta as a chief administrative secretary before landing his current job as the sports cabinet secretary.
Namwamba owns numerous luxurious homes in Karen, Nairobi and Budalangi and said he was worth KSh 425 million.
7. Bien Baraza
The Sauri Sol singer is proud of his Luhya heritage and often drops his mother tongue in songs.
Bien’s musical prowess has seen him travel the world and even perform for Barack Obama.
Bien is married to Nigerian Chiki, owns a huge mansion, and drives a Porsche Cayenne.
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Other honourable mentions include Bien’s bandmate Savara Mudigi, comedian Mulamwah and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
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