I made my first million when I was 24: Kenyan moneybags share how they think and act

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• They won't teach you much more than theory in business school, but you can glean some life and money lessons from our local rich
• One, don't borrow to spend the money on domestic needs, the money you use for food and similar needs should come from working
• Two, learning to live within one's means is crucial, if struggling with debt, you should consider letting go of some 'assets' on loan

Peter Nduati is the founder, majority shareholder and CEO of Resolution Health. He is also a director of First Benefits Ltd, Pine Creek Holdings and Brown Oak Limited, an investment holding company.

I WAS 24 WHEN I MADE MY FIRST MILLION

I made my first million when I was 24-years-old. At the time, I ran a boutique. The idea of a boutique business worked so well. I had approached a TV station and asked if I could be doing makeup and styling for the anchors.