Kenyan musician and businessman KRG The Don has revealed that he earned his first KSh1 million through a keg beer business in Kisii before venturing into entertainment.
The celebrity, whose real name is Karuga Kimani, shared the revelation during an appearance on Dr. Ofweneke’s Lessons at 30 podcast.
He explained how his early business ventures helped him build wealth long before establishing himself in Kenya’s entertainment industry.
KRG The Don’s Keg Business in Kisii
During the interview, KRG recalled operating a pub in Kisii where he sold keg beer. He said the business generated significant profits and became his first major financial breakthrough.
The venture helped him accumulate his first million shillings while still a teenager. In previous interviews, KRG revealed that he achieved the milestone in 2008 at the age of 17.
KRG Abandoned University for Business
The musician also previously disclosed that he briefly enrolled at Kampala International University in Uganda after completing high school.
However, he eventually reconsidered his academic plans and approached his father. He requested that the money meant for his university fees be redirected towards starting a business.
Together with his cousins, he ventured into the entertainment and hospitality industry before expanding into other investments.
From Kisii Pub to Multiple Investments
Following his early success, KRG expanded into several other businesses. He established a pool table business in Nairobi’s Donholm area, which reportedly generated substantial daily revenue.
He later ventured into construction supplies and secured contracts connected to the Standard Gauge Railway project. The musician also established Fast Cash Music Group, expanding his involvement in entertainment and music production.
KRG Shares Lessons From His Entrepreneurial Journey
KRG’s latest revelation has generated reactions among Kenyans, with some expressing surprise at his early business ventures.
Others have questioned the profitability of selling keg beer at the time. However, the entertainer maintains that business, rather than music, played a major role in building his financial foundation.
His story highlights the entrepreneurial journey he began before becoming one of Kenya’s most talked-about entertainers.
