List of wealthiest people in Kenya

Kenya is the largest economy in the East African Community, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $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
Bhimji Depar Shah & Family700 million (2014)NairobiManufacturing, Investments
Naushad Merali 430 million (2013) NairobiBanking, Dairy processing, Tire manufacture, Transportation
Uhuru Kenyatta & Family NairobiBanking, Hotels, Dairy processing, Real estate[3]
Chris Kirubi 300 million (2011) NairobiBroadcasting, Investments, Real estate[4]
Atul Shah NairobiNakumatt Supermarkets[5]
The Makuha Kago Family[6] NairobiNaivas Supermarkets
The Joram Kamau Family NairobiTuskys Supermarkets
Peter Kahara Munga100+ million (2014) NairobiInvestments, Real Estate[7]
James Mwangi & Family170+ million (2014) NairobiEquity Bank Group, Investments, Real estate[8]
Raila Odinga & Family NairobiPetroleum Products Storage , Manufacturing, Industrial Gas Storage, Ethanol[9]
Manu Chandaria1.65 billion (2013)NairobiComfraft Group of Companies, Steel Manufacturing, Banking, Investments, Real estate[10]
Pradeep Paunrana87 million (2013) NairobiCement Manufacture, Athi River Mining[11]
Baloobhai Patel NairobiTrans-World Safaris, Investments, Insurance, Banking, Telecommunications[12]
Jane Wanjiru Michuki[13]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. ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (21 November 2011). "Kenya's Richest Man Pursues Presidential Dream". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (16 November 2011). "Meet Chris Kirubi, Mr. Kenya". Forbes Magazine Online. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  5. ↑ Mulupi, Dinfin (8 May 2012). "East Africa’s Asian Kings of Cash". HowWeMadeItInAfrica.Com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Britam, . (January 24, 2014). "Britam Shareholders Circular of 24 January 2014, Pages 26 & 27" (PDF). British-American Investments Company. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ↑ Juma, Victor (20 October 2014). "Mwangi Family’s Fortune In Equity Tops KSh12 Billion". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  9. ↑ Mutegi, Mugambi (16 October 2014). "Odinga Family Targets Oil Market With KSh300m Depot". Business Daily Africa (Nairobi). Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  10. ↑ Nsehe, Mfonobong (9 April 2014). "Kenyan Multimillionaire Manu Chandaria Says He Plans To List Some Companies". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  11. ↑ Mulupi, Dinfin (7 February 2014). "Meet The Boss: Pradeep Paunrana, Managing Director, ARM Cement". HowWeMadeItInAfrica.Com. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ 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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