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I started pharmacy as student, now have outlets in 14 counties

Louis Somoni Machogu at the Haltons Pharmacy headquarters in Kasarani, Nairobi celebrating after receiving Top 40 Under 40 award for raising community health standards. PHOTO | COURTESY

By  WINNIE ATIENO

Correspondent

Louis Somoni Machogu started Haltons Pharmacy in October 2007 when aged just 26 and while still undertaking his undergraduate degree at the University of Nairobi.

Today, the business has 52 outlets across 14 counties and a workforce of 180 healthcare professionals. It has also attracted external investors such as private equity fund Fanisi Capital. Last year, the company recorded a turnover of Sh380 million.

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