Rasik Kantaria becomes Kenya’s first billionaire
Rasik Kantaria hits $1 billion as FMB Capital Holdings soars, marking a historic milestone in East Africa.
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Kenyan billionaire Narendra Raval unveils $550 million steel plant in Uganda
Kenyan billionaire Narendra Raval launches a $550 million steel plant in Uganda, expanding Devki Group’s regional footprint.
Kenyan tycoon David Langat eyes 2027 Governor bid in Nandi
Rift Valley tycoon David Langat says he may run for governor in 2027—likely in Nandi or Uasin Gishu—if grassroots support coalesces behind him.
Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki named IUCN Patron of Nature in Abu Dhabi
Businessman and conservation advocate Humphrey Kariuki becomes the first African named a Patron of Nature by IUCN, cementing his role in global biodiversity efforts.
Kenyan tycoon David Langat finally pays Tanzanian tea farmers after several years
Kenyan businessman David Langat has started paying long-overdue debts to Tanzanian tea farmers, seven years after buying three major firms. His move signals a fresh start for the struggling industry.
Billionaire heiress Mary-Ann Musangi tapped to lead Kenya’s tourism rebrand
Mary-Ann Musangi, heir to Chris Kirubi’s business empire, will chair the 23-member task force tasked with repositioning “Magical Kenya.”
Kenyan oil tycoon Abdinasir Ali Hassan eyes Mozambique gas, energy deals
Abdinasir Ali Hassan's Hass Petroleum, which distributes petroleum products in more than 11 countries across East Africa, is looking to venture into upstream operations.
Co-op Bank Kenya CEO Gideon Muriuki raises stake with $1.57 million share purchase
Gideon Muriuki, CEO of Co‑operative Bank of Kenya, has boosted his personal stake in the lender by acquiring an additional 12 million shares valued at KSh 202.8 million (approximately US $1.57 million) — raising his stake from 2% to 2.2%.
Kenyan tycoon Adil Popat’s Simba Corp forges new partnership to propel agricultural growth
Simba Corp and Mahindra unveil cutting-edge tractor models across six branches.
7 companies owned by Kenyan businessman Sarbjit Singh Rai
Billionaires.Africa has identified and tracked various companies and assets linked to Rai.
7 companies owned by Kenyan tycoon Jaswant Singh Rai
Billionaires.Africa has identified and tracked companies owned by Rai.
5 companies owned by Kenyan tycoon Vimal Shah
According to Forbes’ 2013 ranking of Africa’s wealthiest individuals, Shah, the chairman of Bidco Africa, had a net worth of $1.6 billion.
5 companies owned by Kenyan multimillionaire Narendra Raval
Billionaires.Africa has identified five companies owned by Raval.
7 companies owned by Kenyan tycoon Adil Popat
Following in his legendary father Abdul Karim Popat’s footsteps, Adil Popat has risen to become one of Kenya’s wealthiest and most influential business figures.
Adil Popat: Kenyan billionaire reshaping billion-dollar Simba Corp
Rather than simply inheriting wealth, Popat has multiplied it, transforming the billion-dollar empire known as the Simba Corp.