Simon Wachira is the by He says for a business a number of factors must be observed. One must give the best service. You must also offer reasonable prices and be honest.
It was one morning four months ago, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The Catholic Diocese of Murang’a had a surprise visitor. Outside the compound of the Catholic Secretariat in Murang’a town a truck. It was full of an assortment of foodstuff with the crew seeking to see Bishop James Wainaina.
The donation, the crew revealed, was from a familiar church member – Simon Wachira – a business magnet from Murang’a. To the priests and some locals, Wachira is another commited church member of St Joseph. The Worker, Mumbi Catholic Church, but unknown to many he is one of the successful sons of Murang’a.
Trading under Maguna Andu Wholesalers, Wachira’s empire that transcends four counties. It has made him a household name in Mt Kenya region. He is a known philanthropist locally and has lived up to the letter. The spirit of his business name – Maguna Andu- loosely translated as beneficial to the people.
Wachira is an active member of the Catholic Church hence his popularity among the parishioners. His story is a classical example of grass to grace. He is have risen from a hawker to owning one of the successful business chains in the region.
Magunas has been flexing muscles with other stores. The stores include Naivas, Quickmatt and Tuskys. Magunas has two branches each in Murang’a and Embu. A hyper store in Kirinyaga and a branch in Nyeri and another one in Nairobi’s Utawala estate.
He has also ventured in hospitality industry. He owns two high-class hotels. Hotel Nokras Muranga and Nokras Riverline Hotel and Spa.
With all this investments, a few people would pick out Wachira in a crowd. He is a down-to-earth man who easily mingles with the common man.
James Mwangi is a member of Mumbi Catholic Church he says Wachira rarely misses mass. He also engage in church activities.