This archive report was first published on 15 June 2021.
Chris Kirubi, a renowned Kenyan businessman, lived a private life after his divorce in 1999. Little is known about his family, especially after the divorce.
However, his children have shared insights into their father's life and legacy. His first-born daughter, Mary Anne Wambui, is a 47-year-old Kenyan businesswoman and entrepreneur.
Wambui runs her father's empire and sits on the boards of several public and private companies, including Sidian Bank, Haco Tiger Brands, and UAP Investments Limited.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Administration and a Master of Science in Management from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom.
Describing her mother, Wambui said, 'a lovely lady, very low key, very hardworking and a woman who loved her kids.'
When asked about her father in 2017, Wambui praised him as 'a mentor who grew up with nothing and today is one of Kenya's most accomplished businessmen.'
Chris Kirubi's son, Robert, works in Belgium as the head of Global Customer Programs at DHL Services Logistics. In 2018, he turned down an offer from his father to manage some of his businesses in Kenya, citing a higher salary in Belgium.
Chris Kirubi himself once mentioned that Robert might have turned down the offer due to the better pay in Belgium.
Published on June 15, 2021, this article provides a glimpse into the private life of Chris Kirubi and his family.
