This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
Published on July 12, 2019, Michelle Ntalami's life has been a subject of interest in Kenya's social media circles. The businesswoman's alleged involvement in a relationship drama with Makena Njeri, a journalist from the British Broadcasting Corporation, has sparked heated discussions.
Michelle Ntalami is the founder of Marini Naturals, a business she started on November 19, 2015. In an interview, she revealed that she began the business with a significant amount of capital, which she obtained after joining a Sacco that allowed her to borrow three times the amount she saved in three months.
She also credited her parents and brothers for providing additional capital injection. Michelle's journey into entrepreneurship was inspired by her late father's cancer diagnosis. She adopted a healthier lifestyle, which included juicing, keeping fit, and using natural products.
During her transition to natural hair, Michelle identified a gap in the market for natural hair care products. This realization led her to start a business offering natural hair care services and products.
Michelle was raised in a close-knit Catholic family and attended Consolata Primary School and Loreto High School in Limuru. She graduated with a First Class honors in Design and Communication from the University of Nairobi in 2008 and later pursued a master's degree in Interior Design at Florence Design Academy in Italy.
As an entrepreneur, Michelle has been a mentor on both seasons of the BLAZE BYOB show.
