7. Dr. James Mwangi
With a share percentage of only 3.45% in Equity Bank, one of Kenya’s leading private banks, Dr. James Mwangi is a man whose name cannot miss on the list of the wealthiest individuals in the country. In addition to banking, Mr. Mwangi is also a huge investor in the insurance market trough Britam Company where he has been able to grow his wealth by Ksh. 187.5 million. Credible sources also indicate that Dr. James Mwangi is also an investor in the hospitality industry and owns one of the country’s largest 5-star hotels.
8. Chris Kirubi
Chris Kirubi is a venture capitalist and one of Kenya’s leading industrialist. Mr. Kiribu owns one of the largest media houses in the country and is also involved in investment activities through the Centum Group. From Centum Group alone, Chris Kirubi has been able to make for himself approximately Ksh. 1.41 billion. He is also one of the three largest shareholders in Kenya Power, the country’s energy distributor in the market.
9. Bhimji Depar Shah
Bhimji Depar Shah is the current CEO and founder of BIDCO Group of Companies. This is a family-owned business with ties in approximate 13 African countries. Mr. Bhimji Depar Shah finds himself in the list of ten wealthiest individuals in Kenya thanks to his contributions to BIDCO Company.
10. Charle Njonjo
The outspoken 97 year old former politician and businessman is also one of the persons in Kenya whose wealth cannot go unmentioned. Mr. Njonjo has investments in agriculture, automobile industry, insurance, and banking sector just to name but a few. The once time Kenya’s Attorney General, despite being in his 90’s, oversees his property directly hence being able to maintain his wealth for long.
 As stated earlier, Kenya is one of the wealthiest countries in the African content. While the above list of top ten richest in Kenya may not be a comprehensive one, it is at least a representation of the Kenyan economy.
