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Speculations about a budding romance between Michael Mwangi and Kate actress have been buzzing.
While neither party has confirmed or denied this Kenyans insist the two are an item.
So who is Michael Mwangi and what do you need to know about him?
Michael Mwangi is a seasoned hospitality leader with over 22 years of experience who has carved a niche for himself in the hospitality industry, specializing in culinary arts, food & beverage management, operations, and hotel management.
His interest in hospitality began at a young age as he would help out in his grandfather’s lodge where he’d shimmy his way into helping with peeling [potatoes, and making beds among others.
Mwangi honed his culinary skills at established institutions like Johnson’s and Wales University where he obtained both an associate of arts and science in culinary arts/chef training and a bachelor of applied science in hotel, motel, and restaurant management.
His illustrious career boasts stints with globally recognized brands such as Intercontinental Hotel Group, star Starwood Hotels, and resorts to name but a few.
His professional trajectory includes pivotal roles such as outlet manager at Sheraton Boston, director of food and beverage at Hyatt-centric Arlington, and general manager of food and beverage at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The business mogul also assumed the helm as general manager at Tribe Hotel Nairobi in 2022.
The Tribe Hotel General Manager grew up in Nyeri and was raised by his grandparents. He also shared that Nyeri is his comfort place and that he likes spending his Christmas holiday there.
Beyond his career in hospitality, Mwangi worked as a nutritionist in a retirement home gaining valuable insights into human experience and the inevitability of change.
Mwangi also shared that a fun fact about him is his love of music goes beyond what people normally assume and it’s broad.
BY MERCY MURIITHI