🥇 1. Uhuru Kenyatta – Estimated Net Worth: $550 million
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The former President of Kenya and heir to a powerful business family, Uhuru is invested in banking, media, and dairy industries through Brookside, Mediamax, and CBA Group.
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🥈 2. Manu Chandaria – $480 million
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A renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Manu is the Chairman of the Comcraft Group, with interests in steel, plastics, and aluminum in over 40 countries.
Although he passed in 2021, Merali’s empire, including Sameer Group, is still among Kenya’s most valuable private businesses.
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4. Chris Kirubi (Late) – $375 million+ (estate value)
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Another mogul whose legacy lives on through Centum Investments, Capital FM, and real estate across Nairobi.
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5. James Mwangi – $250 million
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CEO of Equity Bank Group, one of East Africa’s most successful banking institutions, making him one of the most influential financial leaders in the region.
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6. Peter Munga – $200 million
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Founder of Equity Bank, his influence on the Kenyan financial sector is unmatched. He also holds interests in agriculture and insurance.
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7. Bhimji Depar Shah – $180 million
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Founder of Bidco Africa, a major player in edible oils, beverages, and hygiene products across East Africa.
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8. Raila Odinga – $160 million
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ODM leader and former Prime Minister, Raila has built wealth through gas & oil business and political influence.
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9. Gideon Moi – $130 million
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Son of the late President Daniel Moi, he controls various land and business assets through the Moi family empire.
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10. S.K. Macharia – $120 million
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Founder of Royal Media Services (Citizen TV), one of the most powerful media houses in Kenya.
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🥇 1. Uhuru Kenyatta – Estimated Net Worth: $550 million
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The former President of Kenya and heir to a powerful business family, Uhuru is invested in banking, media, and dairy industries through Brookside, Mediamax, and CBA Group.
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🥈 2. Manu Chandaria – $480 million
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A renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Manu is the Chairman of the Comcraft Group, with interests in steel, plastics, and aluminum in over 40 countries.
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🥉 3. Naushad Merali (Late) – $400 million+ (estate value)
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Although he passed in 2021, Merali’s empire, including Sameer Group, is still among Kenya’s most valuable private businesses.
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4. Chris Kirubi (Late) – $375 million+ (estate value)
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Another mogul whose legacy lives on through Centum Investments, Capital FM, and real estate across Nairobi.
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5. James Mwangi – $250 million
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CEO of Equity Bank Group, one of East Africa’s most successful banking institutions, making him one of the most influential financial leaders in the region.
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6. Peter Munga – $200 million
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Founder of Equity Bank, his influence on the Kenyan financial sector is unmatched. He also holds interests in agriculture and insurance.
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7. Bhimji Depar Shah – $180 million
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Founder of Bidco Africa, a major player in edible oils, beverages, and hygiene products across East Africa.
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8. Raila Odinga – $160 million
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ODM leader and former Prime Minister, Raila has built wealth through gas & oil business and political influence.
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9. Gideon Moi – $130 million
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Son of the late President Daniel Moi, he controls various land and business assets through the Moi family empire.
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10. S.K. Macharia – $120 million
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Founder of Royal Media Services (Citizen TV), one of the most powerful media houses in Kenya.
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