The town of Embu has come to a standstill after a local businessman handed over state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure aimed at alleviating the poor conditions faced by the town’s boda boda and shoe shining communities.
While revelling in the town with hundreds of enthusiastic Embu residents in tow, businessman Kenjaba Mwaniki, popularly known as ‘Wakagoto’ handed over a fully kaburo-paved boda boda and a shoe-shine shack to Embu. revealed the remarkable transformation of certain areas of the town. He also featured some luxurious ornaments that inspired awe in the residents and beneficiaries.
This young businessman sought to break with tradition and strengthen the area’s infrastructure by adding several items not usually associated with boda bodas and shoe shine shops.
In addition to Kablo paving at the station, Kenjawa also equipped that section with WiFi, HD TV, proper drainage system, 20 ultra-modern shoe-shining sofas and cozy benches.
Speaking about the initiative on his official Facebook page, Kenjaba, who is affectionately called “Wakagoto” by residents of the town, said Embu town played a major role in his formative development. He added that he plans to continue to give back to the community that raised him. .
“Today, I opened a boda boda and shoe shine station in Embu Town that is the first of its kind. Moreover, it is equipped with 𝗪𝗶𝗳𝗶. 𝗧 20 latest Info-art shoe shine 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 and comfortable 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀,” he wrote.
“This town has played an important role in who I am today, and as a Christian, I will continue to serve the community by empowering every sector of this town.”
The handover ceremony was religiously presided over by Pastor Martin Musamia of GGV in Embu.
The event was also attended by a large number of political leaders, businessmen, women, clergy and various prominent figures of Embu town.
“I’ve been a shoe shiner in this town for 12 years. I’ve always used this study as my workspace, but I’ve never seen anything like this before. I knew something good was going to happen. “But I wasn’t expecting that.” “This is unusual. Nowadays, while waiting for customers, we just watch TV, but we can also browse the Internet using the free WiFi that was set up for us.” This has definitely changed our lives!” Embu shoe shiner Robert Muraguri commented on Facebook.
In December, the business guru organized a huge Christmas party where Embu residents enjoyed dishes such as nyama choma, chapati and rice at Moi Stadium.
In addition to the feast, the more than 2,000 women from the gathering also took home 2 kg of unga each, flour and 2 liter bottles of cooking oil.
After honing his skills on the streets of Embu, first selling music CDs and then branching out into tomato cultivation, Kenjaba Mwaniki has grown rapidly and now employs more than 500 people at a stone crusher in Embu town. The business has risen through the ranks to the point where it employs local residents. Ishiara.
