William Kabogo Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Politics, Age and Education.
William Kabogo, born William Gitau Kabogo is a business mogul and a veteran politician who has served as a member of the parliament of Juja Constituency. The tycoon has also served as the first governor of Kiambu before being shown the door by Ferdinard Waititu (Baba Yao) in 2017.
Despite losing the seat in 2017, Kabogo has already declared his bid to reclaim the seat in the upcoming 2022 election, facing the likes of Moses Kuria. As a businessman, he is a man of many ventures and he has invested heavily in different sectors.
The genesis of his successful empire began in the 1990s by importing cars as a side hustle. He is also one of the founders of the Eastleigh Market in Nairobi.
William Kabogo Net Worth and Wealth
The business tycoon has never declared his actual net worth, but he always accepts the fact he is rich. During a certain interview with a local station, he is said he has already reached the ranks of billionaires.
According to him, he has generated every coin he has from his business venture. Kabogo also refuted rumors that he acquired his wealth through drug dealing, citing the notion of drugs were brought by his political rivals when he was running for a parliamentary seat in Juja.
His net worth is estimated to be over Ksh 5billions.
William Kabogo Age and Place of Birth
The businessman was born in Komothai, a small village located in Githunguri Kiambu County.
William Kabogo Parents
He was born in a family of 11 children and his parents were not that rich but they were able to raise them accordingly. His father was a civil servant serving as a local chief and also ventured into agricultural activities.
On the other hand, his mother was the one managing their home and taking care of their cows. His father being a chief, he instilled discipline in them as required which has shaped his life until date.
William Kabogo Education
Kabogo began his school at St George’s Ruiru Primary School. It is unclear where he attended his high school but after high school, he joined Thika Technical school where he studied diploma in electronics. After that, he move to Punjab University where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in commerce and graduated in 1982.
William Kabogo Wife and Kids
Kabogo is a family man happily married to a respectable lady by the name of Philomena Kabogo. Much is not known about Philomena since she doesn’t display her lifestyle to the public.