The Luo community is one of the biggest tribes in Kenya. This has has not only helped the community produce successful individuals but also wealthy businessmen and leaders.
The rich luo individuals have amassed their wealth through different ways including involvement in the government and shareholding in big companies, just to name a few.
Now, Times Digital explores one of the richest luos in Kenya along with the companies they own, positions in government and many more.
Who are the richest Luo people in Kenya?
Raila Odinga
According to Forbes, Raila Odinga has a net worth of more than $200 million, making him possibly the richest luo in Kenya.
As a seasoned businessman, Raila has made investments in the energy industry.
He is the owner of two companies that deal with petroleum products, Spectre International Limited and Pan African Petroleum Company.
In addition, Raila owns multimillion dollar mansions in Mombasa, Karena, and Kisumu.
Evans Kidero
The former Nairobi Governor is among the richest men not only in look Luo land but in Kenya . His enormous wealth can be attributed to his lucrative prior jobs in Mumias and his pay of Ksh. 924,000 when he was the Nairobi Governor.
Kidero’s net worth is between Ksh.9 billion and Ksh. 10 billion, according to Who Owns Kenya.
Sam Wakiaga
Sam Wakiaga, whose estimated wealth is at least Ksh 98 billion, is still by far the one of the richest Luo in Kenya.
The Mbita-Mfangano and Mbita-Luanda Kotieno ferries are owned by Sam Wakiaga. He also has a sizable interest in Homabay, Kisumu, and Nairobi real estate.
Wakiaga began his career in the National Security Intelligence Services’ (NSIS) accounting division, where he eventually worked his way up to become a deputy director.
James Rege
James Kwanya Rege is a Kenyan politician who is an engineer by profession.
He is among the richest Luos in Kenya as his networth is over billion Kenya shillings.
In 2007 , he was chosen to represent the Karachuonyo Constituency in the National Assembly of Kenya.
During this time, he was also chosen to serve as the Telecommunication and Communications Committee’s chairman. During the general elections in, 2013, he was re-elected to a second term under ODM party.
Evans Gor
Evans Gor Semelango is the ex Youth Enterprise Fund chairman. The flamboyant businessman has a luxurious automobile collection.
He has made large investments in tourism, media, oil and transportation, real estate, and transportation.
His businesses include Talanta Media and Petrokenya Oil Company Limited hence making him one of the richest luos in Kenya.
Conclusion on the richest Luos in Kenya
Luo people flaunt to be one of the richest tribe in Kenya and this has clearly been proved by the people above who are influential in the country in one way or another.
