What money can’t teach you about life

Samsung Electronics East Africa Finance Director Philip Karanja poses for a photo after an interview at his office on June 24, 2026.

Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group

In the world, according to Philip Karanja, cars and golf are not just the way to a man’s heart but to his mind too — and, potentially, his bank account. He is, after all, the money guy; the Finance Director, Samsung Electronics East Africa.

Money gets you anything, which is why it is everything. He knows this to be true. But a raise at work won’t raise your children; it makes it easier, but not easy.

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