How Sh1, 000 loan made me rich- Kamba billionaire James Kisia

Kisia was the first Kamba to acquire a house in Mombasa during the colonial period. Photo: Courtesy.

In 2015, businessman James Kisia said he is worth Sh2 billion. He took The Nairobian through his life at his Mwala home and recalled being the first Kamba to acquire a house in Mombasa during the colonial period.  He explained that the African trinity is made up of white, black and red colours hence why he’s almost always in black trousers, a red tie, and white shirt. All his white shirts are imported. The man with over 100 black trousers made his foray into business by accident though.

“I got a scholarship to go to America. People from my clan donated money to enable me to travel, but the money was stolen by one of my brothers who went on to waste it all.”