When I reflect on my journey as an entrepreneur, one truth stands out: purpose is the most valuable business strategy. From real estate to energy to food distribution, I’ve seen firsthand how businesses grounded in community service grow deeper roots and achieve long-lasting impact.
I launched Gazebo Homes Ltd not just to construct apartments, but to create spaces where families could thrive. When I established Topstar Energy, the mission wasn’t simply about selling gas—it was to give people safer, cleaner alternatives to cook, commute, and run businesses. And through Rosa Group Limited, our distribution of essential foodstuff products helps support food security and fair pricing in underserved markets.
These are more than business ventures. They are solutions to challenges I saw around me. They are born from a desire to create change—not just profit.
The Values That Drive My Work
All my companies operate under a shared ethos:
- Integrity: We deliver what we promise, and we communicate honestly with all stakeholders.
- Sustainability: Our projects are built with the future in mind, using materials, systems, and strategies that will stand the test of time.
- People-first: Every decision considers how it will affect the community, the environment, and our future generations.
This people-first model has become our greatest strength. When you focus on people, profits follow. Customers become loyal, communities advocate for you, and your team becomes part of something bigger than just a job.
Empowering Others
Leadership is not about standing in front—it’s about lifting others. I believe in mentoring young entrepreneurs, especially in underserved areas, because they are the future of Africa’s business landscape.
At Rosa Group, we support small food vendors by giving them consistent supply and fair terms. At Gazebo Homes, we work with local artisans, masons, and engineers, training them to meet international standards. Through Topstar Energy, we partner with young distributors and help them build their own networks.
This approach isn’t charity. It’s empowerment. And it has a ripple effect that transforms entire communities.
Building for Legacy
We live in an era where entrepreneurship is glorified, but too often disconnected from impact. I believe that the best businesses are those that leave something behind—a better neighborhood, a more skilled workforce, a healthier environment.
Whether it’s building homes, delivering energy, or ensuring families can afford basic food, my goal has always been clear: create solutions that matter.
Africa is full of potential. But potential alone is not enough. We need leaders who see entrepreneurship as a tool for progress, not just personal gain.
My vision is to continue building enterprises that uplift people, foster trust, and shape a better future for Kenya and the continent.
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, ask yourself: What problem am I solving? Whose life am I improving? What will I leave behind?
Because in the end, real success is not measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the futures we help build.
