This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
On June 20, 2020, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo opened up about his flashy lifestyle, featuring a collection of luxury cars and aircraft.
Speaking to Milele FM's Jalang'o, Kabogo admitted to owning an amphibious car, a type of vehicle that can run on both land and water. He described it as his favorite car, saying,
"My favorite car amongst the ones I have is the amphibious one. The one that goes in and out of water. So it can swim and it can run on dry land. Nikichukua dem yako nitaenda, tuingie kwa maji uko wewe hauwezi ingia utazama lakini mimi nitapita," Kabogo said.
He also revealed that he owns a private jet with a capacity of 12 passengers, stating,
"I have tried many things. I have bought many things. To buy a plane to just to run around is not a nice thing," he added.
Kabogo attributed his wealth to hard work, dating back to 1980 when he served as a government auditor. He later worked for an NGO, earning half a million shillings per month in 1994. He recalled,
"People want to be like Kabogo in three years, I built what I have for 30 years. From 1980 jasho, kwanza nilikuwa nimeajiriwa hapa Auditor General (office) as a government auditor, nikaona hiyo kazi ni mbovu." He also mentioned working as a business advisor for an NGO, where he earned a significant income and imported cars, which contributed to his wealth.
