Kenya must escape the temptation of financial opacity

In Angola, she is known as ‘the Princess’, a smart and innovative businesswoman which makes her the richest woman on the continent. However, recently, Isabel dos Santos has become the symbol of corruption among African elites. She is accused of systematically looting public assets.

The eldest daughter of ex-president Jose Eduardo dos Santos has, together with her husband, allegedly received billions of dollars from her father’s government through a business empire spanning more than 400 companies in 41 countries.