Douglas Kuria
Douglas Kuria | |
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| Born | Cris Douglas Kuria Njiru 15 July 1993 Embu, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Alma mater | Strathmore University (Bsc of Commerce) Cardiff Metropolitan University (MBA) |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Employer | Neo Kenya Mpya (2017–present) |
| Known for | Industrialist |
| Spouse | Gloria Kirigo |
| Father | Patrick Njiru |
Cris Douglas Kuria Njiru (commonly Douglas Kuria, born 15 July 1993), is a Kenyan business executive. Since 2017, Douglas is the managing director at Neo Kenya Mpya, a Kenyan transport company mainly owned by his family including his father, Patrick Njiru.[1][2] In addition, since 2021, he is the CEO at New Paleah, which trades construction materials.[3]
Early life
[edit]Douglas was born on 15 July 1993, to Patrick Njiru and Leah Njeri Njiru, raised in Embu, Kenya. Douglas is a nephew to Purity Wangui Ngirici, and a grandson to late Douglas Kuria, a businessman who was among pioneers of matatu businesses in Kirinyaga county, Kenya.[4] Douglas completed his primary and high school education in Kenya. In 2011, he enrolled in Strathmore University, Kenya where he attended the Faculty of Commerce and graduated with bachelor's degree in accounting & entrepreneurship in 2015. Subsequently, he attended Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales to pursue a master's studies in Business Administration (MBA), he graduated in 2016.[5][6]
Business career
[edit]In 2016, after completing MBA studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Douglas was appointed managing director at Neo Kenya Mpya, a Kenyan bus transport company. In 2021, the company was managing 170 buses and 46,000 commuters daily plying Nairobi, Machakos and Kiambu counties.[7] According to Bizna Kenya, Neo Kenya Mpya is mainly owned by his family including Patrick Njiru(father), Leah Njeri Njiru(mother), Everlyn Wangui Njiru(sister) and Douglas Kuria Njiru (himself).[8] In 2024, his father, Patrick Njiru was listed among wealthiest people from Embu County, Kenya by Tuko.co.ke.[9] In his tenure, since 2021, Douglas has led the company to adoption of BYD's META Electric vehicles to support greener transportation in Kenya, one of Africa's most polluted countries.[10] Since 2021, Douglas serves as CEO at New Paleah ltd, a Kenyan wholesaling company known for construction materials mainly in Kenya with indispensable network in East Africa.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Embu Rally driver owns Neo Kenya Mpya". channel254trends. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Kajilwa, Graham. "Bright future awaits electric cars but adoption still lagging behind". The Standard. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Manufacturers shift to online trade amid high taxes". www.pd.co.ke. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Kenyanews (3 August 2020). "First Trader To Put Up Storied Building In Kirinyaga Passes On". Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Gachane, Ndungu. "Hard lessons in politics, money and family life with Purity Ngirici". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Sunday, Frankline. "Court allows KRA to collect Sh18m from tycoon's wife". The Standard. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Nairobi Commuters Enjoy New Matatu Technology - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Who owns Kenya Mpya buses? See the family that controls Thika transport business". 29 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Ruto, Japhet (27 January 2024). "Billionaires: List of richest people from Embu, their properties and businesses". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Neymar (29 April 2021). "100% electric cars launched in Kenya, META now eyeing electric buses". Kenyan Business Feed. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Police barred from arresting Patrick Njiru over bad sugar". Nation. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2024.