Mohamed Jaffer: The reclusive port baron thrust into Kenya’s fuel scandal
For decades, Mohamed Jaffer built one of Kenya’s most formidable—yet least visible—commercial empires in near-total silence. From grain silos...
Billionaires and Millionaires
Odinga family shifts Be Energy stake offshore as board reshuffle deepens intrigue
Kenya’s politically influential Odinga family has moved its 35% stake in fuel marketer Be Energy to an offshore vehicle...
Where Africa’s elite gather: Inside the continent’s most exclusive clubs
In every city, there are places where power meets leisure, where deals are struck over golf swings, and where...
Raphael Tuju: The rise and fall of a humble Kenyan billionaire
On March 21 evening, former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju was scheduled to appear for a radio interview. He...
Africa’s 15 richest men in 2026 and the power they wield
In 2026, Africa’s 15 richest men are no longer just beneficiaries of commodities booms or inherited conglomerates. They are...
The Dubai connection: Where Africa’s rich really bank and spend
Dubai has emerged as a key hub for Africa’s affluent elite, offering a blend of financial advantages, luxury amenities,...
5 money moves young Kenyans can use to get rich before 40
It’s 2025, and let’s be honest — life is expensive. Rent is up, food prices are crazy, and even...
The Kenyatta fortune: Land, banks, dairy, and the politics of wealth
On a March morning in 2023, television screens across Kenya flickered with images that would have once seemed unthinkable....
Why your savings account is secretly making you poor
If we’re being honest, a lot of us grew up thinking a savings account was the ultimate money move....
How Yvonne Chaka Chaka turned music into a business empire
In four decades, she has transformed from a Soweto teenager-turned-pop-star into a multi-layered entrepreneur, policy influencer, and philanthropist. Today,...