In the year 2022, Kenyan economy went on the roll again after it was rolled down by the COVID-19 pandemic back in 2019.
And as businesses began to wake up again, so did the employment sector also get to bring more human resource on board.
Among them, Kenyan celebs who could not hold back their joy upon winning their dream jobs.
Here are Kenyan celebs who were just lucky to get lucrative jobs in 2022.
1. Hussein Mohammed
Former Citizen TV was a happy man after he landed the lucrative job to be the head of Communication for DP William Ruto’s Presidential Campaign.
On 24th January 2022, Deputy President William Ruto appointed the former Citizen TV host Hussein Mohammed as his head of communication ahead of 2022 August General Elections.
Hussein Mohammed who had quit Citizen TV to focus on a low key profile, rose back to fame again in 2022.
2. Joyce Omondi
Gospel artist and musician Joyce Omondi has been picked to replace the departed Kambua.
In 2013, Joyce had left Citizen TV after their contract ended together with the K-Krew team.
Joyce Omondi’s job will official kick of from 6th in February 2022.
Joyce who will now take over the morning ‘Rauka Show’ , Used to work with Switch TV from 2019 until 2020 when the station was closed
She had hosted a talk show, Full Circle with Joyce which aired on weekday mornings.
4. Dennis Onsarigo
In the second week of February 2022, former KTN reporter Dennis Onsarigo was appointed to a lucrative job ahead of the August polls.
Dennis, was picked to head the Raila Odinga Presidential Campaign in matters relating to press.
5. Linus Kaikai
After serving for four years, Royal Media Services (RMS) Editorial Director Joe Ageyo announced the end of his tenure at one of Kenya’s top media house.
Ageyo’s role will be taken over by RMS Director of Strategy and Innovation, Linus Kaikai.
The announcement was accorded by internal memo from Group Managing Director Wachira Waruru on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
In 2018 alongside Kaikai, Ageyo joined RMS who had been Managing Editor at NMG before heading to the S.K. Macharia-owned network.
6. Shaffie Waru
An announcement by NRG through their Twitter handle revealed that Shaffie Weru will be coming back to the Kenyan radio waves as from April in 2022.
In 2021, Shaffie alongside DJ Joe Mfalme lost their former job at HomeBoyz radio which is under the umbrella of Radio Afric Group.
The two together with Neville, were accused of making comments that seemed to demean women in the society .
7. Mulamwah
Comedian Mulamwah aka real name David Oyando has become a household name for the Kenyan market.
Mulamwah has earned himself a good name on social media, and therefore such a potential for anyone looking to get in touch with his followers.
Just on May 16th in 2022, Comedian Mulamwah was delighted after he landed a lucrative radio job on Milele FM owned by MediaMax.
God is great , finally on radio – milele FM . It has always been my dream to one day be on radio , thanks to all konki fans who always believed in me and supported me in my craft from scratch. To everyone else out there , always do you . It doesnt matter what people say or think about your art , just focus and give your best and let God work on the rest. Hoping for the best & longetivity in this new career. Tune in monday – friday 1pm – 4pm and experience mulamwah in a whole new dimension . Blessings 
. I love yah team konki
8. Vesha
Singer Akothee was a happy mother when her first-born daughter Vesha Okello landed a lucrative job in May 2022.
Akothee revealed that Vesha had landed a dream job a Unga Holdings Limited
“Utamu waa kusomesha mtoto ,ni mtoto kupata kazi na kufanya kazi. Meet my daughter @veshashaillan in her new office 👏👏 @exeflourke For all your orders Dm her Tukuoe maandazi na chapati ,tushibee
Na uji @unganutrition 👏👏👏👏👏👏,” Akothee said.
Vesha went ahead to appreciate her mother’s effort on how to fish rather than just giving her fish.
Unga Holdings Limited is known for manufacture of a broad range of nutrition products like Exe wheat flour, Jogoo maize flour among others.
9. Paul Russo
On May 24th in 2022, KCB Group PLC Board appointed Paul Russo as the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) effective May 25, 2022.
Mr. Russo replaced Mr Joshua Oigara who had been the GCEO for the last nine and a half years.
Joshua however will be available for a period of time to support a smooth transition. The appointment followed a competitively run selection process that had kicked off in March 2022.
“Paul Russo is the right person for the job & will take us to the next level in its growth ambitions to become the undisputed regional leader and drive much-needed business transformation for greater impact of economies and communities around us” KCB Group Chairman Andrew Kairu
“Joshua has left a solid legacy for KCB across Africa & beyond that is dotted by transformation of millions of lives, enhanced financial inclusion across the region, digital banking innovations & has built a Group that is anchored on sustainable business practices” he added.
10. Nikita Kering
One of Kenya’s youngest model and singer has landed a lucrative job at Rihanna’s new fashion beauty shop in Nairobi.
Award-winning singer Nikita Kering will head Rihanna’s Fenty beauty and cosmetics campaign launch in Kenya.
The pretty as a picture musician announced the news on her social media page as the much awaited beauty products make their entry into the Kenyan market.
“KENYA! It’s Happening! @fentybeauty & @fentyskin. This Friday 27th. I’m so excited to be heading this KE campaign rocking my Fenty Favs,” she posted.
11. Kamene Goro
Kamene Goro, the Kiss 100 Breakfast anchor, has been appointed to be one of the Kiss TV anchors.
Kamene was among those who were introduced. She will host a new show dubbed Good Vibes Only every Saturday at 10 p.m.
Kiss TV relaunched on Wednesday this 25th May in 2022.
“I haven’t been on TV for about 5 years and I trust that Radio Africa would be the one to bring me back.
“My show is called good vibes only and we be airing every Saturday night at 10:00pm and its just appreciating the best out of the pop culture. It’s about music, entertainment, celebrities… its having the conversation that inform their lives which re all about entertainment. We also ensure that we keep the good vibes going because that is all what Kiss TV is all about,” Kamene Goro remarked at the relaunch.
12. Jemo Ule Msee
On 12th June in 2022, ahead of elections, the Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah appointed content creator Jemo Ule Msee as the party’s spokesperson and Head of Media.
“I truly thank the 5th @profgeorgewajackoyah, our running mate Justina Wamae and our party officials for having faith in me to serve in our party to ensure we get a resounding victory on the 9th of August. It’s time for our generation to make the right choices,” Jemo wrote.
