Kenyan celebrities have defied the norm of working regular ‘9 to 5’ white-collar jobs, which are traditionally thought of as the gateway to success after completing formal education at the university.

These Kenyan celebrities have sought to curve a money-making niche from their passions, be it in the entertainment, music or modelling industry. They are proof that a degree does not define one’s destiny, but at what cost?

In a society where everyone is encouraged to become a doctor, engineer, lawyer etcetera, venturing solo and creating a self-sustaining business model is difficult. This idea is often met with scepticism and harsh, unquestionable resistance, especially in Kenya.

Top universities whose graduates are the most preferred by employers in Kenya

However, the success stories of these Kenyan celebrities who bagged top degrees from accredited institutions show that there is more than one route to success. The journey on this route is fuelled by passion.

Here are some of the top names in the list of celebrities with the best degrees in Kenya:

1. Crazy Kennar – Studying for a degree in Actuarial Science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
2. Azziad Nasenya – Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC)
3. David Mathenge (Nameless) – Degree in Architecture from the University of Nairobi (UoN)
4. Bien-Aimé Baraza – Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from United States International University (USIU)
5. Rosemary Wahu Kagwi – Degree in Mathematics and Communication from UoN.
6. MCA Tricky – Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kenyatta University (KU)
7. Babu Owino – Degree in Actuarial Science and Law from the University of Nairobi
8. Flaqo – Degree in Public Health from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
9. Ndovu Kuu – Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from The East African School of Aviation (EASA)
10. Abel Mutua (Mkurugenzi) – Degree in Film Production from KIMC
11. Robert Ndegwa (Thee Pluto) – Degree in Economics from JKUAT
12. Maxine Wabosha – Degree in Mechanical Engineering from UoN
13. Mulamwah – Degree in Nursing from Moi University
14. Nadia Mukami – Degree in Finance from Maseno University
15. Fena Gitu – Degree in International Relations and Psychology from USIU
16. Polycarp Otieno – Degree in Actuarial Science from JKUAT
17. Laura Karwira – Degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from KU
18. DJ Creme de la Creme – Degree in Computer Science from Kabarak University.
19. Ben Cyco – Degree in Political Science and Government from KU
20. Wambu Ngugi – Degree in Actuarial Science from UoN.
21. DJ Pierra Makena – Masters in Mass Communication from UoN.