Abel Mutua Musyoka Biography, Family, Education, Career, and Net Worth

Abel Mutua is among the most talented Kenyan thespians with years of experience in content creation, comedy, and storytelling. An exclusive role in the once upon a time sensational Tahidi High on Citizen TV not only brought his name to the limelight but also painted it the memories of millions. Abel Mutua Musyoka biography says no less.

The self-proclaimed Mkurugenzi is a force to reckon with in the corridors of fame. Nothing seems to stand his way since he started trending for his talent in theatrical performances.

Abel Mutua Musyoka profile summary

Abel Mutua Musyoka biography

Storyteller Abel Mutua was born in Pumwani Maternity Hospital on August 28, 1986, making his 38 years old as of 2024. 

Sadly, his father abandoned them at Umoja 1 Estate in 1991.

Abel recalls moving to Kayole Estate and back to Umoja amid survival struggles with his mother and siblings.

In 1997, the distressed family relocated to the Ministry of Works Government houses along Karanja Road in Kibera. Luckily, his mother remarried.

Even as life was dimming, Abel’s childhood was brightened by a beautiful sweetheart, Milkah.

After spending years in Kibera, Abel and his close friend Philip Karanja relocated to Pangani Estate in 2008.

In 2012, Abel moved the entire family to Thindigua, along Kiambu Road.

Educational background

• 1990-1992: Umoja Catholic Montessori Nursery School
• 1993-1995: Unity Primary School
• 1994: Kayole 1 Primary School 
• Eastend Junior Academy, Tena
• 1996-1998: St Mary’s Academy Dohnholm
• 1999-2000: Ayany Estate Primary School, Kibera
• 2001-2004: Makueni Boys High School
• 2005-2008: Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

After completing high school education in 2004, Mutua proceeded to the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication for a Diploma in Film Production. 

While at KIMC, he majored in Camerawork, which is coincidentally a lifelong hobby.

Joining KIMC drama club dubbed The Power House exposed Mutua to a world of opportunities.

Citizen TV eventually spotted him for a role “Freddie” in Tahidi High, on emerging the best during the National Drama competitions.

Abel Mutua career history

• Until 2012:  Tahidi High in Citizen TV actor and Mother in Law scriptwriter.
• 2013: Face of Team Uhuru in the 2013 presidential campaigns
• Uwezo Youth Fund Ambassador under The Office of the President
• Protel Studios as an unpaid host for the K24 TV LOL show
• Hapa Kule News reporter
• Real House helps of Kawangware scriptwriter
• Safaricom Blaze and Twaweza rep
• Co-owner at Phil-it Productions Ltd

Abel Mutua family

The biological father of Abel Mutua is a resident of Delaware in the United States of America; formerly an Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) officer in Kenya.

Unfortunately, he abandoned the family in the early 90s.

Abel Mutua’s mother, Stephanie Mumbua, worked as a casual laborer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Kilimo House. She passed on in 2009.

In 2010, Mutua married Judy Nyawira and had a daughter, Stephanie Mumbua, in memory of her deceased mom. Stephanie is now 13 years old.

Mutua comes from a family of 7 siblings among them one brother and another half brother. He also has 4 step brothers and a step sister.

Abel Mutua biography introduced to us a fame deserving Kenyan celebrity of our generation. He can only rise higher in the rankings.

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