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Kamba billionaire: From selling curios to Sh2 billion net worth

Curio business makes James Kisia a billionare
James Kisia, 85 years old is worth Sh2 Billion  Photo: Standard Group

Wealthy Kenyans rarely entertain discussions that focus on their net worth. But not James Kisia.

He says he’s worth Sh2 billion. His route to financial success was through trading in curios. Kisia looks like one who has been eating pretty well for a very long time. He is 85 years old but looks much younger.

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