Today, we shall list the top 10 richest people or men in Kenya in 2022 by Forbes. First of all, Kenya is a country in sub-Saharan Africa that is presumably one of the best in East Africa. However, the nation has been faced with numerous grafts and deterioration of shame that formulate and define its stagnation.
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This is because there have been numerous downfalls and closures of production industries, lack of employment, increased theft of public funds, and many more.
However, there are hopes that very soon, the nation will start to rise from all the economic siege it’s facing. Furthermore, President Uhuru Kenyatta is ranked the best leader of all time for Kenya in terms of development as compared to the former Presidents. This is the reason why the Kenyan economy is steadily rising despite the financial crisis in the nation.
Who is the richest person in Kenya 2022?
Vimal Shah is the richest person in Kenya in 2022, with a net worth of over KES 190 billion today. Vimal Shah is an entrepreneur and industrialist, whose company (Bidco Africa) is the largest economy in East and Central Africa.
NB: An individual’s Net worth refers to his/her net economic position, his/her assets minus the liabilities.
Top 10 Richest People in Kenya 2022 Forbes List
The list below entails individuals who have lots of money as well as assets. Furthermore, Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa, with a GDP of US$72.50 billion. Have a look at the latest top 10 richest people or men in Kenya 2022 Forbes rankings.
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- Moi & Family.
Their estimated net worth is $2.1 billion. The figures dropped from $2.7 billion in 2016 due to assets subdivision and financial commitments related to political affairs and power struggles.
The late Moi is the richest man in Kenya 2022, according to Forbes. Moi is the number 1 and top in the list of billionaires in Kenya from 2000 to 2022.
- Vimal Shah.
USD 1.70 billion (KES 190 billion). Founder and Chairman of Bidco Oil Refineries Africa.
- Nicholas Biwott and family.
Likewise, their net worth is estimated to be USD 0.97 billion. Most notably, his net worth figures dropped from $1.52 billion to USD 965 million some months soon after his death.
- Mama Ngina is the mother of Kenya’s fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Her net worth is USD 0.93 billion, KES 85 billion. She is among the top women who made it to Africa’s billionaire club.
- Naushad Merali.
USD 795 Million, Sameer Group. According to ecocnn, the late Naushad Merali is currently ranked as the 3rd richest person in Kenya in 2022.
6. Uhuru Kenyatta.
Net worth 2022: US 511 million (KES 70 billion).
- S. K Macharia.
His total net worth s estimated to be “above” USD 650 million. He ranks 4th in the top 10 Forbes list of the richest man in Kenya in 2022.
- Peter Munga.
Net Worth 2022 – $341 million (KES 38 billion). CEO of Equity Group of Banks.
- Manu Chandaria.
USD 305 million (KES 30 billion).
- Chris Kirubi.
The late Chris Kirubi is estimated to be worth USD 230 million (KES 27 billion) after selling BIC in 2019.
Indisputably, the Forbes list of the top 10 richest man or people in Kenya in 2022 above is the most precise and accurate right now. However, we shall keep you posted on the same page as time goes by in case of any kind of changes.
