Wanyama’s Brother Reveals How He Acquired KSh 14m Home While Still a High School Student

Thomas Heskey Wanyama has revealed how he became a homeowner while still in high school, after purchasing a five-bedroom house in Nairobi for KSh 14 million in 2015.

The younger brother of former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama and footballer McDonald Mariga made the revelation during a 2022 appearance on the Art of Living show.

At the time of the purchase, Heskey was a Form Four student preparing for his final secondary school examinations. He said he acquired the property through an off-plan arrangement, meaning he bought it before construction was completed.

The house is located in an apartment block where his brother Harry also owns a unit. This has made the property something of a family residence, with the two brothers living in the same development.

Heskey credited Mariga for playing a major role in helping the family achieve financial stability through his successful football career.

“My bro helped so much. Mariga played a great role in our family,” he said.

Mariga was then playing in Italy’s top football league, and his success had opened up opportunities for other members of the family.

Heskey also revealed that the value of the property had increased over the years. According to him, similar units in the same apartment block were later selling for between KSh 22 million and KSh 23 million.

By the time he shared the story, he had lived in the house for about seven years.

The footballer’s home also reflects his personal taste, with black-and-white patterns, crystal chandeliers and modern finishes featuring in different sections.

One of the notable spaces is a dedicated podcast room that he uses alongside his brothers.

Heskey’s revelation attracted attention from Kenyans online, with many surprised that he had made such a major property investment while still a secondary school student.

His story also highlighted the role Mariga’s football career played in supporting the family’s progress beyond the football pitch.

LINK: https://www.tuko.co.ke/sports/football/646524-thomas-heskey-how-wanyamas-brother-bought-ksh-14m-house-high-school/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgRzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR_dxobN0e4zkKhIz1EBsq6vAr7oRQSz0Hv2YYa8WFCgsXNJ9zA4HsA_PE1h1Q_aem_Fmpiudf-uxbtNOm6TfMW5w

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