Top 10 Richest And Most Powerful Families In Africa [Their Net-Worth, Career + Photos]

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The Kenyatta family (Kenya)

The Kenyatta family has made significant investments in dairy, hospitality, media and banking industries both in Kenya and abroad.

Some of the companies owned by the powerful family include Brookside Dairy, Heritage Hotels, and Mediamax Group. They also reportedly hold shares in Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA).The family’s net worth as of today is unknown but are among the top ten richest and most powerful families in Africa.

The Chandaria family (Kenya)

Manu Chandaria is among the wealthiest men in Africa. His family owns the Comcraft Group, a conglomerate with presence in more than 40 countries. Forbes magazine estimated Comcraft to be worth US$2.5 billion as at the year 2011.

Also, there is the Chandarian Group, which is reportedly the largest producer of hygiene products in East Africa. The Chandarian Group is run by Chandaria and his sons Neer and Darshan.The family has also invested in mining, real estate, and vehicle manufacturing.

Part of text culled from Howtoafrica

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