There are many billionaire entrepreneurs in Kenya that are not known by many because they chose to remain off-camera.

According to the 2022 Africa wealth report by research firm New World Wealth and Henley & Partners, Kenya is home to 340  billionaires. The 340 individuals have an estimated net worth of over $10 million (Ksh1.2 billion).

Some of the country’s affluent individuals are politicians and top businessmen, and women. Joshua Jepkwony is one of the top businessmen in the country, with multiple investments in the real estate, manufacturing, and communication sectors, among others.

Reports have it that Joshua began his entrepreneurship journey at a young age where he was involved in the business of selling goats and chicken.

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His business acumen in the trade saw him rise to become one of the prominent businessmen in the country. Here are some top companies associated with him.

Kass Media

Kass Media, which runs Kass Fm and Kass Tv, is part of Joshua’s portfolio. Launched in 2005, Kass Media aimed at reaching communities in the Rift Valley Region. It airs programs in the Kalenjin language.

Jamii Telecommunication Limited (JTL)

Joshua is the founder and chief executive officer of Jamiii Telecommunication Ltd (JTL), which offers the Faiba Internet.

The company was established in 2016 with the main objective of providing internet services to consumers across the country for increased productivity & sustainable growth.

According to its website, JTL was the first telecommunication company in Kenya to:

• Deploy a 700MHZ mobile network in Kenya

• Deliver 1mbps broadband internet for ksh. 1000 ( less than $10) in Kenya

• Deploy 100% fiber optic network infrastructure in Kenya
• Deliver 1000mbps capacity network to both Home or business in Kenya

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In addition, JTL was the first commercial & residential FTTx service in Kenya, the first VOLTE mobile service provider, and the First 100% free on-net voice service for life in Kenya.

It is one of the biggest firms in Kenya, with about 300 employees.

Sergoit Holdings

Sergoit Holdings is a real estate company that runs the multimillion Sergoit Golf and Wildlife Resort in Eldoret.

According to the company’s Facebook account, the property is a sprawling ranch that also serves as a wildlife sanctuary.

It is home to the Rothschild Giraffe – one of the priority species in wildlife conservation. Other animals in the area include antelopes, duikers, and a large variety of birds.

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Jamii Milling Limited

Joshua is the name behind Jamii Millers, which sits on an eight-acre piece of land in Uasin Gishu. The plant, which processes maize flour, wheat flour, and animal feeds, was launched in 2015.

It is said to have cost him Sh1 billion. The plant has the capacity to process 3,000 bags of maize in a day.