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Industrialist, Entrepreneur & Media Owner
Christopher John Kirubi (20 August 1941 – 14 June 2021) was one of Kenya's most prominent businessmen, industrialists, and media owners. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a vast empire with interests spanning manufacturing (Haco Industries), media (Capital FM), real estate (Two Rivers Mall, International House), investment (Chairman & largest individual shareholder at Centum), and technology. Known for his mentorship of young entrepreneurs and his flamboyant personality ("DJ CK"), Kirubi was a significant force in shaping Kenya's modern economy until his passing from cancer.
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Christopher John Kirubi (20 August 1941 – 14 June 2021) was one of Kenya's most prominent businessmen, industrialists, and media owners. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a vast empire with interests spanning manufacturing (Haco Industries), media (Capital FM), real estate (Two Rivers Mall, International House), investment (Chairman & largest individual shareholder at Centum), and technology. Known for his mentorship of young entrepreneurs and his flamboyant personality ("DJ CK"), Kirubi was a significant force in shaping Kenya's modern economy until his passing from cancer.
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Chairman of Centum Investment Company Plc ( oversaw major growth)
Largest individual shareholder in Centum Investment
Founded and Chaired Haco Industries (manufacturing consumer goods)
Owned Capital Media Group (Capital FM)
Co-owned Two Rivers Mall, one of East Africa's largest shopping centers
Chancellor of Mount Kenya University (2010-2015)
Served on numerous corporate boards (e.g., UAP Holdings, Bayer East Africa)
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Salesman, Shell Oil Company
Administrator, Kenatco transport company
Founder/Chairman, Haco Industries (from 1970s)
Acquired significant stake & became Chairman, Centum Investment Company Plc
Investor/Owner in multiple ventures including Capital FM, Two Rivers Mall, International House
Served on boards including UAP Holdings, Nairobi Bottlers, Bayer East Africa
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Acquitted in 2011 alongside others over charges related to the Uchumi Supermarkets collapse
His extensive influence occasionally led to public discussions about corporate governance and the concentration of economic power
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Christopher John Kirubi (20 August 1941 – 14 June 2021) was one of Kenya's most prominent businessmen, industrialists, and media owners. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a vast empire with interests spanning manufacturing (Haco Industries), media (Capital FM), real estate (Two Rivers Mall, International House), investment (Chairman & largest individual shareholder at Centum), and technology. Known for his mentorship of young entrepreneurs and his flamboyant personality ("DJ CK"), Kirubi was a significant force in shaping Kenya's modern economy until his passing from cancer.
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