Judith Adem Owigar
Judith Adem Owigar — Techpreneur, Activist, Co-Founder of AkiraChix Born in Kenya in 1985, Judith Adem Owigar has steadily emerged as one of Africa’s most …
Annastacia Kerich Kimtai
Annastacia Kerich Kimtai – Managing Director & CEO, KCB Bank Kenya Annastacia Kimtai is a distinguished Kenyan banker and the first to hold the dedicated post …
Peter Ndegwa
Peter Ndegwa – CEO, Safaricom Peter Ndegwa is a Kenyan-born business leader who made history in April 2020 as the first Kenyan to become CEO of Safaricom, …
Dave Okech: Innovator, Visionary, and Leader in Sustainable Aquaculture
Dave Okech, a Kenyan-born fish farmer, entrepreneur, and mathematician, is a name synonymous with innovation and ambition. As the Founder and CEO of AquaRech Ltd, …
Nicholas Sadron: At the Helm of East Africa’s Premier Self-Storage Company, Storage Central Kenya
Nicholas I. Sadron, a French/American business leader, that has carved out an impressive career as a strategist, investor, and entrepreneur. He currently serves as the …
Gerardo Segura: Leading East Africa’s First Self-Storage Company, Storage Central Kenya
Gerardo Segura is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both self-storage development and corporate finance. His career spans over 17 years in the self-storage …
Executive Profile: Rakesh Rao, Group CEO of Leading Paint Company Crown Paints Kenya PLC
Rakesh Rao is an award-winning business executive credited with delivering high-impact leadership and next-level business performance. Over the last 15 years, he has matured Crown Paints PLC into an NSE-listed and industry-leading brand operating across four countries in East Africa.
Top 10 Leaders in Kenya
Marcopolis ranked the top 10 leaders in Kenya. The ranking is based on each individual’s net worth and includes businessmen and investors, as well as politicians. Bhimji Depar Shah is No. 1 and Naushad Merali, at No. 2, is the second richest person in the country, followed by Uhuru Kenyatta, the current President of Kenya.
SK Macharia
Net Worth: $150 Million – Media mogul SK Macharia is one of the richest men in Kenya. He owns numerous stations including: Citizen TV, Kiss, Radio Jambo, Ramogi, Muuga, Chamgei, Iinooro, Bahari and Wimwaro. His net worth is estimated at $150 million.
James Mwangi
Net Worth: $170 Million – James Mwangi is an accountant, banker, businessman and entrepreneur. He is Group Managing Director and Group CEO of Equity Bank, the largest bank in the region in terms of market capitalization, profitability and customer base.