- Bob Mwiti quit his stable job at Equity Bank and moved to the United States in 2009 as a master’s student in search of better opportunities
- He gave a breakdown of the number of hours he worked and the amount he earned every hour, every day, and every week
- Mwiti, now the founder of the International Scholars Partnership Programme, narrated how he is currently helping Kenyan students relocate to the US
A Kenyan man identified as Bob Mwiti has shared his inspiring career transition from banking to entrepreneurship.
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Mwiti, the founder of the International Scholars Partnership Programme, once worked for Equity Bank, a humble beginning that later shaped his success.
The US-based Kenyan revealed that he travelled abroad in 2009 as a master’s student and decided to build his career from there.
According to him, there are numerous opportunities abroad, and people only need to apply and make the move.
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Why did Bob Mwiti quit his banking job?
He explained that while working in Kenya, he earned relatively little compared to what he later made abroad.
“I was paid KSh 35,000, and after deductions, I remained with about KSh 27,000 to KSh 28,000. But in the US, working as a systems analyst, I was making 65 dollars (about KSh 8,427) an hour,” he said.
Mwiti noted that in a week, he would make around 520 dollars because he worked eight hours a day and five days a week, translating to about KSh 67,418 weekly and roughly 2,080 dollars (about KSh 269,672) monthly.
The entrepreneur said he was trained on the job, adding that his seniors earned significantly more because of their advanced skills and experience.
While working as a systems analyst, Mwiti realised there were not many people skilled in the field. This inspired him to quit his job and start a tech company to train others in the same area.
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He started the company intending to train people, but later realised he was struggling to find highly qualified candidates.
“I needed to train people and help them secure jobs in the same industry because the Oracle system is very complex. That is when I decided to source talented people from Kenya,” he shared.
Another challenge he faced was finding a way to help Kenyans relocate to the US, which led him to realise that student visas offered the best opportunity.
Mwiti narrated the difficulties he encountered, especially concerning how students would manage tuition and living expenses.
As a result, the International Scholars Partnership Programme was born to help facilitate graduate students pursuing studies in the US.
“I got partners and managed to find a way to pay their fees so students do not have to worry about tuition or living expenses,” he noted.
Netizens react to US greener pasture
His story sparked mixed reactions online, with some Kenyans admiring his success while others pointed out the high cost of living and taxes in the US.
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Abdullez:
“65×8 = 520 per day. Assume working for 20 days = 10,400. Rent, transport and other expenses maybe 4k, you remain with 6k, which is still good money.”
d7186071213:
“$65/hr sounds good, but how much was your take-home after taxes, social security, Medicare and other expenses?”
Aniza:
“Bills are also high in the US, savings are very little.”
Xasanyare:
“12,000 but remove federal tax, state tax, SSN tax, medical insurance, car insurance and rent. Make your own calculations.”
Gakuyagee:
“He has talked about Oracle Systems. I have been studying Oracle Cloud Infrastructure programmes since last year and it’s true Oracle has a complex system.”
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
