Draft:Job Kariru Muriuki
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Job Kariru Muriuki was born on November 7, 1984. He attended Nairobi Academy, where he pursued his International General Certificate of Secondary Education ([[IGCSE]]) from 1997 to 2001. He later moved to the United Kingdom to attend [[Brighton College]] for his A Levels, which he completed in 2003. |
Job Kariru Muriuki was born on November 7, 1984. He attended Nairobi Academy, where he pursued his International General Certificate of Secondary Education ([[IGCSE]]) from 1997 to 2001. He later moved to the United Kingdom to attend [[Brighton College]] for his A Levels, which he completed in 2003. |
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In 2003, Muriuki enrolled at [[Downing College, Cambridge|Downing College]], [[University of Cambridge]]. He graduated in 2007 with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (Honours) and a [[Master of Engineering]] in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Business Management. He credited a friend gifting him the book ''[[Rich Dad Poor Dad]]'' during his third year at university as a catalyst for his eventual move from engineering to the finance sector. |
In 2003, Muriuki enrolled at [[Downing College, Cambridge|Downing College]], [[University of Cambridge]]. He graduated in 2007 with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (Honours) and a [[Master of Engineering]] in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Business Management. He credited a friend gifting him the book ''[[Rich Dad Poor Dad]]'' during his third year at university as a catalyst for his eventual move from engineering to the finance sector. {{cite web |
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|title=Why I swapped engineering for credit venture |
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|work=Business Daily |
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|url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/enterprise/why-i-swapped-engineering-for-credit-venture-2243080 |
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|date=March 18, 2019 |
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In 2012, Muriuki became a [[Chartered Financial Analyst]] (CFA) after completing the program at the CFA Institute. |
In 2012, Muriuki became a [[Chartered Financial Analyst]] (CFA) after completing the program at the CFA Institute. |
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=== Centum Investment Company === |
=== Centum Investment Company === |
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Muriuki returned to Kenya in 2008 and joined Centum Investment Company as a Principal. During his tenure, he oversaw the consolidation of Centum’s [[Coca-Cola]] bottling interests into Almasi Beverages. He was also instrumental in the acquisition of Platinum Credit and K-Rep Bank (later rebranded as [[Sidian Bank]]). |
Muriuki returned to Kenya in 2008 and joined Centum Investment Company as a Principal. During his tenure, he oversaw the consolidation of Centum’s [[Coca-Cola]] bottling interests into Almasi Beverages. He was also instrumental in the acquisition of Platinum Credit and K-Rep Bank (later rebranded as [[Sidian Bank]]). |
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Beyond financial services, Muriuki contributed to Centum’s expansion into the energy sector, playing a major role in developing a pipeline of power projects, including Amu Power and Akiira Geothermal, which totaled approximately 1,190 MW. He also served as a director at Longhorn Publishers. |
Beyond financial services, Muriuki contributed to Centum’s expansion into the energy sector, playing a major role in developing a pipeline of power projects, including Amu Power and Akiira Geothermal, which totaled approximately 1,190 MW. He also served as a director at Longhorn Publishers. |
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=== Momentum Credit === |
=== Momentum Credit === |
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In 2017, Muriuki founded Momentum Credit, a lending firm focused on providing financial solutions to individuals and small and medium enterprises ([[SMEs]]). Starting with five employees, the company grew to over 150 staff members. He opened branches in [[Nairobi]], [[Nakuru]], [[Kisumu]], [[Kitengela]], and [[Thika]]. By 2020, the company had disbursed millions of shillings in loans, reporting a default rate of approximately 10 percent. |
In 2017, Muriuki founded Momentum Credit, a lending firm focused on providing financial solutions to individuals and small and medium enterprises ([[SMEs]]). Starting with five employees, the company grew to over 150 staff members. He opened branches in [[Nairobi]], [[Nakuru]], [[Kisumu]], [[Kitengela]], and [[Thika]]. By 2020, the company had disbursed millions of shillings in loans, reporting a default rate of approximately 10 percent. {{cite web |
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|title=Gone too soon: Financial sector mourns the death of Momentum Credit founder |
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|url=https://biznakenya.com/death-of-momentum-credit-founder/ |
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|work=Bizna Kenya |
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|date=April 9, 2026 |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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== Death == |
== Death == |
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Job Kariru Muriuki died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 41, while undergoing treatment in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. His death prompted tributes from colleagues. James Mworia, CEO of Centum Investment, described him as "an exceptional leader, highly intelligent, deeply committed, and a man of great integrity". |
Job Kariru Muriuki died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 41, while undergoing treatment in [[Chennai]], [[India]]. His death prompted tributes from colleagues. James Mworia, CEO of Centum Investment, described him as "an exceptional leader, highly intelligent, deeply committed, and a man of great integrity". {{cite web |
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|title=Momentum Credit Founder and CEO Job Muriuki Dies In India |
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|url=https://thekenyatimes.com/latest-kenya-times-news/job-muriuki-founder-of-momentum-credit-dies-while-undergoing-treatment-in-india/ |
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|work=The Kenya Times |
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|date=April 4, 2026 |
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== References == |
== References == |
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