5. Government contracts
People have quit their Jobs to camp outside Government procurement offices waiting for the next lucrative Contract to come their way. The thing with these contracts is that its a dirty, dirty business. If you are the kind that gets your nails done and hates kissing the asses of fat, sweaty and painfully lethargic government employees, it’s not the get-super-rich-scheme for you. Proof: A friend of mine got the contract to supply 1 Million pencils during the last National Census at an overpriced cost of 80 bob per pencil to the Taxpayer. He since departed from my crew of lowly 8-5 guys.
6. Be Government Spokesman
A relatively young and well educated Man came back into the country, called back from his teaching job in the US to serve his country as a Government spokesman. In just a year of being the Mouthpiece for a government that apparently couldn’t speak for itself, he had started two TV shows, a Magazine and even written a book on ‘How to be rich in Africa’. The Man is now Governor of his home County. Proof: Dr. Alfred Mutua
7. Become a Popular Gospel Musician
Currently in Kenya, it’s clear you don’t have to be talented to be a musician. There are many so-called ‘artists’ with worst vocals whose songs we keep on hearing on the radio. Gospel Music industry in Kenya is a big force right now, mainly driven by a very large and very loyal nationwide fan base that shows up in throngs whenever a Popular act is staging a show. They also buy original CDs and VCDs if they Love your Music. Corporates are also attracted to Gospel Artistes because of their mass appeal and of course averseness to Controversy thus Brand ambassadorship deals are never that far away if you have a Manager who knows what he is doing. It’s good money while charting your way to heaven! Not a bad deal if you ask me Proof: Size 8, Bahati, Daddy Owen etc.
8. Become a Vernacular Musician
This one is probably the easiest route to Super Rich status, especially during election periods such as the current one in Kenya. Every time I go home, I marvel at the collection of original Vernacular Music VCDs that my Mum has put together over the years and she buys a new one on average every week! Arguably, one the Richest Musicians in Kenya is a Vernacular artist! What more do you need to hear? Proof: Ken wa Maria!
Finally, pick one of the above and let it be your way to the top!