First Lady Rachel Ruto owns significant stakes in several companies alongside Ruto and other family members, she also has key roles in the day-to-day running of many of the firms. The Rutos have over the years built a multi-billion shilling empire with interests across sectors including real estate, hospitality, insurance, and agriculture. When two people … Read more
Charlene Ruto is the daughter of President William Ruto. Since Ruto took over as President in 2022, Charlene has been the most visible of Ruto’s children. She has attended and spoken at several public forums, mostly on youth affairs. She stoked public outrage earlier this year after referring to the ‘Office of the First Daughter’, … Read more
A week ago, Parliament approved the nomination of Andrew Musangi as the chairperson of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This came after he was vetted for the position by a joint National Assembly and Senate committee. Andrew Musangi Bio Musangi is the son-in-law of the late Kenyan industrialist Chris Kirubi. He is married to the billionaire’s … Read more
Various celebrities have in the past come out to seek financial help after running bankrupt. Many wasted money by living a lavish and extravagant lifestyle. It is always advisable to save for a rainy day and this is exactly what most celebrities are doing to avoid going broke. Many have invested in real estate and … Read more
Supa Loaf is the brainchild of Mini Bakeries Limited, a family-owned business that began its journey in 1970. The bakery’s inception can be attributed to the vision of Nurzakhanu Akberali Manji, affectionately known as ‘Mama Kubwa,’ and her husband Akberali Habib Manji. What started as a home-based bakery soon expanded its operations, marking the beginning … Read more
The Kenyatta family is a living example of the enduring legacy of influence and power since they are closely associated with Kenya’s history and political environment. The family’s rise to prominence, which has its roots in the founding years of the nation, has been characterized by enormous riches, wise investments, and a varied business portfolio … Read more
The billionaire Rai family has once again hit the headlines in a controversial fashion. This follows the alleged daylight abduction of Jaswant Rai who is the Kabras Sugar Company chairman on August 25, 2023. Jaswant was released two days later on August 27, 2023. Although unrelated to the alleged abduction incident, the Rai family has … Read more
Billionaire businessman Simon Gicharu, founder of Mount Kenya University, has been making headlines recently due to his latest investment in TV47 and Radio 47. Despite being a newcomer in the industry, the new Radio 47 station has already made a splash by poaching top talent from well-established media houses like Radio Maisha and Milele FM, … Read more
You can find a packet of Kensalt, which is still a necessary item, in practically every home. Unbeknownst to many, the Patel family, whose unyielding presence has extended throughout the nation and throughout the continent, is the owner of the Malindi-based Kensalt. The business, formerly known as Salt Manufacturers Limited, is Africa’s second-largest salt producer, … Read more
Meet the billionaires who own Lato Milk: Bhasker Kotecha and Anand Kapoor. In the heart of Uganda’s dairy industry lies a remarkable success story, embodied by the creamy goodness of Lato Milk. Lato Milk is one of the most popular dairy brands in East Africa, known for its high-quality dairy products. Based in Uganda, the … Read more
Nicholas Biwott, a name synonymous with wealth and power in Kenya, was a man of many facets. Considered one of the wealthiest men in Africa in his time, Biwott’s business empire was vast and diverse, spanning various sectors such as oil, banking, real estate, and agriculture. Many know him as the former owner of the … Read more
David Langat is the chairman and founder of DL Group of Companies and has built a diversified business empire. David Langat, the tycoon, popularly known as DL, has made his fortune running his empire from Mombasa and has largely kept off the limelight. David Langat is a close associate of President William Ruto and even … Read more
The life story of John Kinuthia Makumi is inspiring. He made a lot of money, but he never lost sight of the importance of family. Although the serial entrepreneur did not further his education, he ensured that his children did. Here’s the story of Lavington Mall’s billionaire owner, who lived peacefully with his two wives … Read more
The Nairobi Hospital is a well-known and reputable private hospital located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the leading healthcare institutions in the country, providing a wide range of medical services to patients. The hospital offers various specialties and departments, including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and many … Read more
Jemimah Ndegwa is the wife of Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa. The Safaricom PLC Board of Directors appointed Mr. Peter Ndegwa on Thursday 24 October 2019. The appointment will take effect from April 1, 2020. Safaricom is one of the largest telecommunications Companies in Kenya and Africa as a whole. Peter Ndegwa is the current Chief Executive Officer of the Company. … Read more
Victor Wanyama made his name at Tottenham Hotspur during a five-year spell that began in 2016. It was at this football club that he was most successful and popular abroad and in Kenya. Among his achievements at Tottenham include the Champions League finalist medal earned in 2019. He also played for Southampton in England as … Read more