Gen Z Mama Mboga Scholastica shares how she makes extra income
By Valerian Khakayi, December 16, 2025Popular Gen Z vegetable vendor Scholastica Meeme, widely known as Scholah Mamii Mboga, has given a glimpse into how she has turned her hustle beyond selling vegetables into other income streams.
In a candid interview with Oga Obinna on Monday night, December 15, 2025, Scholastica revealed that her journey to fame and into extra income started in March when her first video went viral on social media.
Scholastica gained fame not only as a Gen Z mama mboga but also through the relatable content she produces.
Through her content, she has attracted brands that now collaborate with her, providing sponsorships and paid promotions.
“The first video to go viral was in March, and since then, I have been creating content. Sahi nimekuwa influencer, nimeanza kupata brands zenye nawafanyia kazi,” Scholastica explained, highlighting how social media has helped her supplement her earnings.
Beyond her main business of selling vegetables, these opportunities have allowed her to diversify her income and reach a wider audience.
Veggie business
In addition, the young trader disclosed that she started small and initially made about Ksh2,000 a day. With consistency, experience, and a growing customer base, her income has increased.
“When I started, I would make Ksh 2000, but right now I can say Ksh 5000 to 10,000 on a good day, hiyo ni ile siku mzuri kabisa,” Scholastica said.
Despite holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Kenyatta University, Scholastica ventured into the vegetable vending business due to a lack of white-collar jobs.
She said that when she graduated, she thought there would be opportunities, but even after doing an internship and applying for jobs, she had not gotten any, which made her feel disappointed. However, she was still looking for a job related to her career.
“Nikigraduate, I thought kutakuwa na opportunity,hadi sijafanya internship. Niliapply lakini sikuwa na pata so I felt disappointed but am still looking for a job yenye bora inarelate to my career,” she said.
Her shop is located in Kahawa Wendani.