But for 31-year-old Daniel Kariuki from Naivasha, a journey that reportedly began as a KK security watchman in Nairobi eventually transformed into a story of financial success that many now find inspiring.
Daniel says there was a time he earned barely enough to survive.
Fresh from secondary school and unable to secure stable employment, he moved to Nairobi hoping for a better future. However, reality proved far more difficult than expected.
“I came to Nairobi with big dreams,” Daniel recalled. “But life in the city humbled me very quickly.”
According to him, financial struggles pushed him into working night shifts as a security guard, commonly known by many Kenyans as a KK watchman.
He says the job was exhausting and poorly paid, but he remained grateful because it allowed him to survive and occasionally send money home.
“There were nights I slept hungry,” Daniel admitted. “Sometimes I worked long shifts and still struggled to pay rent.”
Despite the challenges, Daniel says he refused to give up on improving his life.
He spent much of his free time learning about business opportunities, saving small amounts of money, and speaking to people he believed had successfully built wealth.
“I realized I had to think differently,” he explained. “I couldn’t depend on one salary forever.”
According to Daniel, his turning point came after he allegedly started a small side hustle while still working security.
He says he began buying and reselling household items to fellow workers and residents in estates near his workplace.
“At first profits were very small,” he said. “But I stayed disciplined and reinvested everything.”
Over time, Daniel claims he expanded into larger opportunities including transport logistics, farm produce supply, and small investments.
He says the growth did not happen overnight.
“People think success happens instantly,” he explained. “But there were many failures nobody sees.”
Daniel says there was a time he earned barely enough to survive.
Fresh from secondary school and unable to secure stable employment, he moved to Nairobi hoping for a better future. However, reality proved far more difficult than expected.
“I came to Nairobi with big dreams,” Daniel recalled. “But life in the city humbled me very quickly.”
According to him, financial struggles pushed him into working night shifts as a security guard, commonly known by many Kenyans as a KK watchman.
He says the job was exhausting and poorly paid, but he remained grateful because it allowed him to survive and occasionally send money home.
“There were nights I slept hungry,” Daniel admitted. “Sometimes I worked long shifts and still struggled to pay rent.”
Despite the challenges, Daniel says he refused to give up on improving his life.
He spent much of his free time learning about business opportunities, saving small amounts of money, and speaking to people he believed had successfully built wealth.
“I realized I had to think differently,” he explained. “I couldn’t depend on one salary forever.”
According to Daniel, his turning point came after he allegedly started a small side hustle while still working security.
He says he began buying and reselling household items to fellow workers and residents in estates near his workplace.
“At first profits were very small,” he said. “But I stayed disciplined and reinvested everything.”
Over time, Daniel claims he expanded into larger opportunities including transport logistics, farm produce supply, and small investments.
He says the growth did not happen overnight.
“People think success happens instantly,” he explained. “But there were many failures nobody sees.”