Billionaires like Chris Kirubi, Manu Chandaria, SK Macharia and Kenyatta’s family will automatically top the list of richest families and persons in Kenya.
In Rift Valley, these people appear among the top richest families and are worth several billions of Kenyan shillings. Most of them are veteran politicians.
Here is a list of top 5 richest persons in Rift Valley;
Moi’s Family.
Retired President Daniel Moi ruled the nation for 24 good years after being a vice president and politician for a long time. It is obvious that Mzee Moi accumulated a lot of wealth during his regime and his sons are also successful businessmen and politicians.
Biwott’s family.
The latest Nicholas Biwott was a top politician and a close confidant to former president Daniel Moi. He was also a skilful businessman touching various parts of the Kenyan economy. Before his death, Biwott’s wealth was estimated to be about $1.1 billion.
Joshua Kulei
He was a personal aide for retired president Daniel Moi. Kulei has interests in Kenyan leading companies like Kenya Television Network (KTN) and Bamburi cement. He also owns CFC Bank.
William Samoei Ruto.
He is the current Deputy President of Kenya. The self-proclaimed hustler attributes his wealth to hard work and perseverance. His wealth has also raised debates in Kenya’s political fields as he is known for donating huge amounts of money in every event he attends.
The Rift Valley-based tycoon is not known to many. He is the owner of DL group of companies, Selenkei investment which generates electricity from solar and numerous tea estates in Kericho and Nandi counties.