Ababu Namwamba Discloses He Made His First KSh 1m While In University

• Ababu Namwamba says he began working for his affluence years back when he was still a student at the University of Nairobi
• He reveals that that was the time he made his first KSh 1 million marking the journey to his financial successes
• The Sports and Youth Affairs CS has been in the political scenes for a time, having been Budalangi MP, ODM secretary general and later in the top echelons of power

Sports CS Ababu Namwamba has revealed how hardworking he was in his campus days.

Ababu is an alumnus of the University of Nairobi where he studied law.

In a brief social media chat, the former Budalangi MP revealed he made his first KSh 1 million while at the university.

He identifies himself with those who strived to make ends meet while juggling school.

Ababu has been in the political scenes for a time, having been Budalangi MP, ODM secretary general and later in the top echelons of power

Meanwhile, the CS always takes pride in being a super-productive early bird.

Recently opening up in an Instagram video, Namwamba said he wakes up for work at dawn, around 3am.

According to the CS, mornings are the most productive time of the day.

He said getting up early helps him start the day calmly and proactively without the chaotic rush of everyday hustle and bustle.

"My waking up hour is three in the morning. It is the standard waking up time. That is the freshest moment; your mind is at its sharpest. You can clear a lot of stuff," said Namwamba.

The former MP added that he also has a bedtime routine that ensures he is well-rested to wake up early.

He, however, admitted that due to his schedule, he sometimes fails to fit into the optimum window of falling asleep.

"On sleeping, I try as much as possible to sleep early, but it is difficult to sleep before 10pm.”

Namwamba's work ethic has seen him spearhead the Talanta Hela initiative.

The initiative seeks to monetise talent and revolutionise Kenya's sports and creative space.

Aside from talent search, the Talanta Hela aims to mobilise sectoral stakeholders, including schools, federations, clubs, private academies and other partners.