List of wealthiest people in Kenya

Kenya is the largest economy in the East African Community, with a gross domestic product of US$45.31 billion in 2013.[1] Listed below, are some of the wealthier Kenyans.[2] The list is not exhaustive and any efforts to improve and enlarge the list will be appreciated.

NameNet worth (USD)ResidenceSources of wealth
Swaleh Nguru[3] Mombasa Investments, Ranching, Real estate, Sisal
Bhimji Depar Shah & Family700 million (2014)[4]NairobiManufacturing, Investments
Naushad Merali370 million (2015)[5]Nairobibanking, dairy processing, tire manufacture, transportation
Uhuru Kenyatta & Family500 million (2011)[5] Nairobibanking, hotels, dairy processing, real estate[6]
Chris Kirubi 300 million (2011) Nairobibroadcasting, investments, real estate[7]
Atul Shah NairobiNakumatt Supermarkets[8]
The Makuha Kago Family[9] NairobiNaivas Supermarkets
Peter Kahara Munga100 million (2014) Nairobiinvestments, real estate[10]
James Mwangi & Family170 million (2014) NairobiEquity Bank Group, investments, real estate[11]
Raila Odinga & FamilyNairobipetroleum products storage, manufacturing, industrial gas storage, ethanol[12]
Manu Chandaria280 million (2014)NairobiComfraft Group of Companies, steel manufacturing, banking, investments, real estate[13]
Pradeep Paunrana87 million (2013) Nairobicement manufacture, Athi River Mining[14]
Baloobhai Patel NairobiTrans-World Safaris, investments, insurance, banking, telecommunications[15]
Jane Wanjiru Michuki[16]52 million (2014)NairobiKimani & Michuki Advocates, investments, banking

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The World Factbook: Kenya Economy". Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Maina, Wangui (12 December 2013). "Who Are Kenya’s Wealthiest?". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Political families own half of private wealth". Retrieved 2015-09-20.
  4. ↑ Dolan, Kerry A. (19 November 2014). "Africa's 50 Richest: Number 33 - Bhimji Depar Shah & Family". Forbes.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  5. 1 2 Mfonobong, Nsehe (1 June 2015). "Kenya's 2nd Richest Man Sells Dairy Firm To To(sic) Kenyatta Family-Owned Business". Forbes.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  6. ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (21 November 2011). "Kenya's Richest Man Pursues Presidential Dream". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  7. ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (16 November 2011). "Meet Chris Kirubi, Mr. Kenya". Forbes Magazine Online. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  8. ↑ Mulupi, Dinfin (8 May 2012). "East Africa’s Asian Kings of Cash". HowWeMadeItInAfrica.Com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  9. ↑ Abiud Ochieng, and David Herbling (2 December 2014). "Naivas Siblings Get Court Orders To Sell Big Brother’s Shop". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  10. ↑ Britam, . (January 24, 2014). "Britam Shareholders Circular of 24 January 2014, Pages 26 & 27" (PDF). British-American Investments Company. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  11. ↑ Juma, Victor (20 October 2014). "Mwangi Family’s Fortune In Equity Tops KSh12 Billion". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  12. ↑ Mutegi, Mugambi (16 October 2014). "Odinga Family Targets Oil Market With KSh300m Depot". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  13. ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (9 April 2014). "Kenyan Multimillionaire Manu Chandaria Says He Plans To List Some Companies". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  14. ↑ Mulupi, Dinfin (7 February 2014). "Meet The Boss: Pradeep Paunrana, Managing Director, ARM Cement". HowWeMadeItInAfrica.Com. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  15. ↑ Juma, Victor (4 July 2013). "The Rise And Rise of Kenya's Silent Billionaires At Nairobi Securities Exchange". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  16. ↑ Victor Juma, and Evelyn Situma (13 November 2014). "NSE’s Female Billionaires Gain KSh2 Billion In Six Months". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 29 November 2014.

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