Kitengela’s growth and development into a municipality in Kajiado County is a significant achievement and a reflection of its rising population and economic importance.

The town’s rapid growth can be attributed to a variety of factors, including the presence of numerous companies that have provided employment opportunities to the local population.

In addition, the affordability of land in Kitengela has made it an attractive location for real estate investment, leading to an increase in the number of housing developments and commercial buildings.

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This, in turn, has attracted more people to the area, boosting the town’s population.

In this article, we will look at some of the famous people who have invested in Kitengela and their investments:

Mithika Linturi

Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi has investments in land and properties in Kitengela through his different companies. The details of his investments were made public during a court case with his ex-wife Marianne Kitany in 2019.

It is true that Linturi has investments in Kitengela, including land and several properties.

These include a piece of land titled Kaputiei North/10724 worth Ksh 4.2 million, Chuna Estate Kitengela worth Ksh 56 million, a plot of land L.R No. Kajiado/Kaputiei North/10444 worth Ksh 7.2 million, a plot worth Ksh 100.8 million – L.R.NO. Kajiado/Kitengela/25310, and shares in Kitengela International School.

President William Ruto

President William Ruto has invested in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector through his ownership of Kitengela Gas Company.

According to a report released by Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in August 2021, 10 police officers are guarding the company, which raised questions about the appropriate use of public resources and the potential for preferential treatment.

Alex Mwakideu

Alex Mwakideu is an experienced journalist with over 15 years in the field. In addition to his role as a radio host at Milele FM, which is owned by MediaMax Limited, Mwakideu has diversified his business interests in recent years.

He owns Pampered Car Wash in Kitengela, which has now been expanded to include a new restaurant called Pampered Village Restaurant.

The restaurant is located in a prime spot along the Kitengela-Namanga Highway, near the Ola Petrol Station, and is known for its specialty in Swahili dishes. Mwakideu’s foray into the restaurant business indicates a growing interest in the hospitality industry, which is a key sector in Kenya’s economy.

Earlier reports had indicated that the Radio guru had closed down two of his businesses in Kitengela Town due to the 2020 pandemic.

The Milele FM host said on his LinkedIn page that he had closed down Pampered Village and Pampered Rides in the outskirts of Nairobi’s Central Business District..

“Pampered Village and Pampered Rides Kitengela Branch are officially closed,” Mwakideu said on his social media handle.

He warned customers that services that will be rendered at the joint will not be associated with his brand.

Jalang‘o

Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalango, is a well-known comedian, a former radio host, and politician. In addition to his entertainment and political careers, Jalango has also invested in real estate in Kitengela.

Together with his friend and fellow media personality, Alex Mwakideu, Jalango purchased a piece of land in Kitengela a few years ago.

The two were reported to be constructing a multi-million house in the area, as part of their joint project called #JengaNaAlexNaJalas. The progress of the construction was occasionally shared on their YouTube channel, which had attracted over 38,000 subscribers.

Churchill

Mwalimu Churchill, a well-known Kenyan comedian, has made an investment in Kitengela through a popular nightclub called Pavilion XV.

The establishment, which hosts guest DJs and appearances from some of the top musicians in the country, has become a hot spot since its opening a few months ago.

Jalango, revealed details about Churchill’s ownership of Pavilion XV during an interview with Mercy Atis on the #BongaNaJalas show, which aired on the Jalango TV YouTube channel on December 15th, 2020.