The wealthiest Kenyan celebrity couples list features several big names in the hospitality, music and entertainment industry. Simon Kabu and his wife, Sarah Kabu. The duo own Bonfire Adventures. 1. Simon Kabu and Sarah Kabu 2. Njugush and Wakavinye 3. The Murayas 4. The Bahatis 5. Rashid Abdalla and Lulu Hassan + View more These couples oversee diverse ventures, from flourishing record labels to tourism companies. Their property portfolio includes luxurious homes across the country. A notable couple is Simon and Sarah Kabu, who started Bonfire Adventures, a tour agency from scratch. Njugush (Timothy Ndegwa) and his wife Wakavinye (Celestine Ndinda) come from humble backgrounds and run a multi-million-shilling business empire. 1. Simon Kabu and Sarah Kabu Simon and Sarah Kabu, the founders of Bonfire Adventures, said the idea of starting the business was born from a group discussion. Simon Kabu said the venture started at a time when less attention was paid to domestic tourism compared to foreign tourism. In June 2023, the duo joined a list of Kenyans with a net worth of more than KSh 1 billion. In an interview with Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya, the lovely couple noted they worked hard for 15 years before attaining their recent status. “We thank God that we are now in the billionaires club officially,” Sarah disclosed. Subscribe to watch new videos Sarah previously gave fans a clear glimpse of her multi-million home at Ol Pajeta Conservancy in Nanyuki. She showcased their stunning residence’s exquisite features and captivating design worth KSh 50 million. 2. Njugush and Wakavinye Timothy Kimani Ndegwa became famous as an actor in the local series Real Househelps of Kawangware, where he was named Njugush. He quit the show in May 2016, citing changes in scripting and directing. The witty actor reinvented himself and grew his brand on social media platforms. The comedian has often credited his wife, Wakavinye, with his success. Ndinda stood with Njugush through thick and thin during his broke college days. Njugush and Wakavinye launched a clothing line named Be Knit in August 2021. The couple were the latest matatu owners in town after purchasing a new Super Metro bus that would ply the Nairobi-Kitengela route. Subscribe to watch new videos They have, on several occasions, showcased their two-storey Ruiru mansion and luxurious vehicles. 3. The Murayas Gospel artiste Size 8 and her husband, DJ Mo (Samuel Muraya), have endured challenges but stood the test of time. The duo owns a DJ Academy called System Units DJ Academy, which is currently based in Nairobi and Nakuru. Size 8 owns a Jaguar XF worth KSh 7 million, which she acquired in 2018. DJ Mo owns a Range Rover Sport car, and both live in a multi-story house. According to Who Owns Kenya, Size 8 was estimated to be worth KSh 30 million as of 2018. 4. The Bahatis Kenyan musician Kelvin Mbuvi Kioko, alias Bahati, doesn’t shy away from displaying his opulence to all and being sundry. The former Mathare MP aspirant disclosed he spent KSh 33 million during the 2022 campaigns. Bahati and his wife, Diana Marua, have made a name for themselves in the Kenyan music industry. Mtoto wa Mama rides expensive cars and lives life in the fast lane. 5. Rashid Abdalla and Lulu Hassan Rashid Abdalla and his wife, Lulu Hassan, are celebrated news presenters working for Citizen TV. The TV couple has always impressed fans with matching outfits as they present Swahili news segments together. Lulu and Rashid are the brains behind Jiffy Pictures, a Swahili telenovela production house. Some local series they produced were Zora, Maria, Kovu, Maza and Huba.
by Japhet Ruto