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Kenya's unsung economic heroes

If you asked a group of Kenyan intellectuals, elites or even hoi polloi to name their heroes, they will quickly name movie stars, musicians or some rich folks somewhere on this planet.

Others will name CEOs of the most profitable companies, like Apple which made Sh1.7 trillion in three months, earning our entire national Budget in a quarter of a year. Across the political divide, what are our leaders’ thoughts on Apple’s profitability?

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