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
Real names
Abel Mutua Musyoka
Nickname
Mkurugenzi
Stage name
Freddie
Birthday
August 28, 1986
Age
38 years
Wife
Judy Nyawira
Daughter
Stephanie Mumbua
Children
1
Brand
Phil-it Productions Ltd
Networth
Ksh. 50 million
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
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 a teenager.
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.
Born in 1987, Judy Nyawira age is 38 years as of 2025. Even so, she looks way younger than most damsels of her age.
Good grades in primary and high school qualified Judy Nyawira to enroll at the prestigious Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.
At KIMC, she majored in Film and TV Production. She eventually graduated with a zeal for success in mediaspace.
Abel Mutua Net Worth
The networth of storyteller Abel Mutua is Ksh 150 million as of 2025 with a steady monthly income from scriptwriting and vlogs on YouTube.
Mutua is on record for saying he used to earn a monthly salary of Ksh 200,000 while at Royal Media Services.
In his late 30s, Mutua commands a wealthy empire built to last in the creative industry.
It all started with a sensational role “Freddie” on Tahidi High. Decades later, the high-school drama series is still airing on Citizen Television.
After appearing in several episodes, Mutua proceeded to become Tahidi High Show producer.
He has since created several bestseller shows including the Real Househelps of Kawangware and Sue na Jonnie.
On top of that, he was a writer and cast member on Hapa Kule News show together with Philip Karanja.
The duo are now co-founders of Phil-lit Productions. Abel Mutua ‘Mkurugenzi’ YouTube channel with over half a million subscribers is another iconic trademark.
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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