Kenya has at least 44 tribes that have been growing day by day; however, among them, only a few make it to the list of the richest tribes in Kenya.
As such, even though Kenya is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in East Africa, only a few tribes account for the majority of the country’s wealth.
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Which among these communities are the richest tribes in Kenya?
Less than 0.1% of Kenyans (the wealthy) own more than the other 99.9%, according to Oxfam International, a global organization that fights inequality and poverty.
That demonstrates the significant disparity between Kenya’s poorest and richest citizens.
According to Oxfam, the richest 10% of people earn 23 times as much as the poorest. Even more eye-catching is the prediction that the number of millionaires or extremely wealthy people will increase by 10% over the next ten years. By 2032, there will be approximately 7,500 new millionaires.
The top 5 richest tribes in Kenya
Kikuyu
Most people agree that the Kikuyu are one of the richest tribes in Kenya. One explanation for this is that they have long held key government positions and still wield significant influence over politics and government.
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Instead of examining the whole amount of wealth that each member of the group owns, it is a wonderful idea to focus on the average wealth of the group.
According to that metric, the Kikuyus should be at the top of the list because they have a large population and a very high proportion of their households receive financial assistance from the government.
Luhya
As far as wealthy tribes in Kenya, the Luhya is second. The majority of Kenya’s cereals and sugarcane are produced by this tribe, and despite engaging in trade, it is through the production of these crops that they have amassed the most wealth.
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Kisii
Also on the list of richest tribes in Kenya is the Kisii. They are traders, but they derive the majority of their money from millet farming, of which they control over 60% of the land in the nation.
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kalenjins
They live in the Rift Valley and are known as Highland Nilotes. The Kalenjin people are famous for their farming and athletic prowess, and they control expansive domains. They have also given Kenya two presidents including Daniel Arap Moi and William Samoei Ruto. Thus, Kalenjins are arguably one of the richest tribes in Kenya.
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Luo
The Luo people of the River Lake Nilotes are among the most educated people in Kenya and are recognized for enjoying a high maintenance lifestyle.
Despite their small numbers, Luos are known to have amassed fortune in many fields thanks to their dedication in education and sporting prowess.
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This earns Luos a place in the list of the richest tribes in Kenya.
