Business drove me into depression

Eugene Mbugua.

Eugene Mbugua says much of his childhood correlates with the lyrics “The stone that the builder refused” from Cornerstone by Bob Marley. His difficult early days and being an only child gave him a lonely existence; one that had him seeking an escape in books. If it had words, he was reading it. And that could be why he later gravitated towards making shows and videos, areas that require creative prowess.

The founder of Young Rich Television Limited and My Yearbook Kenya was named by Forbes as one of the most promising entrepreneurs under 30, and a year later, in 2016, he graced the cover of Forbes Africa magazine as one of the ‘Top 30 Under 30’. Well, he is now 30, and his journey is having a rebirth. He spoke to Hustle about the tough lessons he has learnt in business and what drives him.