Once a prominent figure in Kenya's business elite, Mary Wambui Mungai, also known as Wambui wa Ruto, is reportedly facing the potential collapse of her extensive business empire following a notable fall from prominence.

• Originally starting as a clerical officer, she built a business empire that included multi-billion-shilling government contracts.
• Key figures include Mary Wambui Mungai and her association with political access translating to commercial opportunities.
• Her empire's height featured a luxury hotel and the chairpersonship of a powerful regulatory body, contrasting with its current potential ruin.