[3] Russo was born near the settlement of Laisamis, in Marsabit County, in northern Kenya.
He then transferred to Mang'u High School, in Thika, Kiambu County, on scholarship from the Catholic Church.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) degree awarded by Moi University in Eldoret.
His Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree was obtained from Strathmore University in Nairobi.
[4] Russo's professional career goes back to 2000 when he joined the human resources department at Kenya Breweries Limited.