Johnson Muthama is among those politicians who do not need any introduction not only in Ukambani but also the entire nation.
Muthama is an outspoken politician who has served Kenyan people without fear.
This is clear from the fact that he is one of the few leaders who have the courage to criticize the jubilee government policies. If you thought he eats politics, sleeps politics, dances political tunes and makes all his wealth from politics, then you are going to be shocked.
According to sources, Muthama opted to drop out of primary school yes you read it correct “primary school “after life became unbearable. However, this did not stop him from achieving his ambitions in life. He immediately started a business. One of the notable ventures that made him filthy rich was the mining business.
He was introduced to this business by his powerful and rich uncle Francis Kalinzoya after he took him to Tsavo so that he could try his luck.
Later, he started a mining company and named it Muthama Gemstones. He used the company as a “vehicle” to advance his financial interests. It is alleged that Muthama is a proud owner of home in Karen estimated at around Sh150 million.
The senator has also invested in hotel business, transport, real estate and Nairobi Stock Exchange.
Sometime back, he was exposed for owning a secret account at SWISS bank.