Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy. The country has a number of industries including fishing, mining, forestry, manufacturing, tourism and financial services among others. There are certain companies that have dominated the nation for the past decades. Here are 10 companies controlling Kenya’s economy;
1. Safaricom
Safaricom is the largest telecommunication company in the nation. It operates at around Sh1.18 Trillion. The company has made a lot of money through mobile transfer services Mpesa among others
2. EABL
It operates at a capital of around Sh193 Billion. The company has the largest share of the market. Thousands of Kenyans have secured jobs at the company over years
3. Equity Bank
Operating at Sh 161 Billion, Equity bank has a huge share of the financial market. It has been rated as one of the best performing financial institutions since it was founded.
4. KCB
The Kenya Commercial bank is among the oldest banks in the nation. It runs at a capital of around Sh140 Billion. It has branches all over the nation. The firm has employed many Kenyans across the nation.
Here are other companies that run the economy of this nation.
5. Coop- Sh101 Billion
6. Kenya Airways- Sh92 Billion
7. BAT- Sh77 Billion
8. Stanchart- Sh72 Billion
9. Bamburi- Sh64 Billion
10.Barclays- Sh59 Billion