STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM TO RICHES: STORY OF 22 YEAR OLD TANZANIAN STUDENT

At 22, his life story would read like a fairy tale novel for many ordinary Tanzanians. But for
Sirjeff Denis, he is only getting started and would not let success at such a tender age distract
his vision.

After all, he is only a student in University and whose struggling family already looks upon him
for providence while most of his age mates are likely to be living in the comfort of their able
families.Dar es Salaam. At 22, his life story would read like a fairy tale novel for many ordinary Tanzanians.But for Sirjeff Denis, he is only getting started and would not let success at such a tender age distracthis vision.After all, he is only a student in University and whose struggling family already looks upon him forprovidence while most of his age mates are likely to be living in the comfort of their able families.
Meeting Jeff, nothing about him will give the impression of a young rich lad, employing seven
permanent staff and providing tens of others with casual jobs every day.
The second born in a family of four children rakes in over Sh25 million a month from a humble
business he began using savings from his school pocket money, or boom as students call it. He now
does not only look after his parents but pays school fees for his elder sister in University and also
another of his younger sister in Secondary School
In between juggling books as a chemical engineering student and looking after his growing business,
Jeff’s ingenuity is taking him places, opening door of endless opportunity.
He told his story to The Citizen during which he declared that he was firmly determined to become
more successful with a vision, not only to build a business empire, but to also use his ability and
knowledge to help other poor Tanzanians.