Asian community dominates list of wealthiest Kenyans

Sameer Naushad Merali, tops the list of richest people in Kenya. [Courtesy]

The Asian community has dominated the list of the top five wealthiest Kenyans, according to a report by Oxfam International.

"Between 2016 and 2021, the number of individuals with wealth over $50 million increased from 80 to 120. Their combined wealth increased from $12.73 billion to $17.4 billion, an increase of 36.8 per cent, adjusted for inflation," reads an excerpt of the report.