Work Hard Play Hard! Here are 7 of the biggest female ballers in Kenya

From running major businesses to owning flashy cars and enviable residences, Pulse's Solomon Koko reviews Kenya's top seven female ballers eating with a big spoon

1. Akothee: She rose from humble beginnings as a matatu driver plying route 108 before trying a hand in hosting small karaoke shows and dancing. Referred to as the richest female artiste in Kenya, Akothee lives life on the fast lane and is never shy of coughing huge chunks of money, whether she is throwing a themed party with costly drinks or shooting a Sh4 million video in South Africa.

The mother of six owns a thriving string of flashy homes and recently unveiled a new home in Rongai. She is known to be philanthropic and her close associates describe her as an aggressive go-getter. Operating a successful tour company under the name Akothee Tours the rags-to-riches girl now spoils herself with expensive jewellery that saw her even require professional security services that are always by her side.

 

2. Rashan Rumbe: The little known Coast-based artiste and business lady lives large. Her busy schedule keeps her travelling in and out of the country on a regular basis. Sources close to her describe her as philanthropic. She is known to host exclusive parties in her Mombasa residence where she invites the who’s-who in the business and entertainment industry. Recently, she flew the whole party abroad in an all-expense paid trip during her nuptials.

 

3. Huddah Monroe: She recently drove into Steve Mbogo’s ballers’ party chauffeured by a hot female companion in her sleek Range Rover leaving many rich men feeling intimidated. This former Big Brother housemate is the envy of many with not only a hot body but a costly lifestyle going by her Instagram posts. From yacht parties to expensive holiday destinations, Huddah capitalises on having a great time accompanied by hot friends who fondly refer to her as the Boss lady.

 

4. Vera Sidika: Call her controversial but this bootylicious ‘queen bee’ popularly known as Vee S Beiby is the envy of many. Never afraid of controversy, her close friends define her as a humble go-getter and a shrewd business negotiator; contrary to her online posts. Vera, who rose to fame after appearing on the Pulse Cover girl page after which she appeared in a local music video as a first time vixen is now referred to as the ‘Queen B’. Recently she featured in Nigerians award winning star K-Cee as the main act where it is said she banked a six-figure fee. She also owns a chain of luxurious beauty shops. A lover of first class flights and costly sprees, Vera does enjoy her drink bubbly.

 

5. Arnelisa Muigai: She is the daughter of Keroche’s boss Tabitha Karanja and the CEO of Executive Water. Arnelisa, who refers to her mother as her role model is known to spoil herself with royal goodies and flashy toys. This beauty with brains lives life on the fast lane and is regularly spotted with top politicians and businessman closing deals or merely having a good time at lavish locations.

 

6. Saumu Mbuvi: She is daughter to Nairobi’s senator and businessman Mike Sonko. Living the life of privilege, she would rather go to ordinary schools by all standards of definition rather than follow in the footsteps of her siblings who go to international schools. Though down-to-earth with a twist of controversy, Saumu treats her friends to wild parties and out-of-town trips. The JKUAT Karen campus student, who declined to go for studies abroad in order to stay close to her friends, is the life of the party who spoils her friends to lavish shindigs on a regular.

 

7. Shakil Bachnana: She built her business empire while abroad where she says the harsh conditions made her come back home where she turned her desolation into a lucrative fortune. Currently this sassy business lady who owns a chain of businesses and real estate investments within the city is known to spoil her friends to yacht parties while leaving a diva lifestyle. Currently she is trying a hand in model photography and escorts.