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Millionaires:Top 10 richest Kenyan footballers by net worth

Football has become the most popular sport worldwide, and for many individuals, participating in the beautiful game has become a pathway to building a successful brand. Kenyan footballers, in particular, have made great strides in the sport, with some of them earning millions of dollars from it.

Victor Mugubi Wanyama, a player for the Canadian side CF Montreal, is the richest footballer in Kenya, with a net worth of $13.9 million (Sh1.6 billion). Wanyama earns an annual salary of $2.4 million (Sh266 million), which can go up to $3 million (Sh342 million) when including his compensations. Macdonald Mariga, who retired from football in 2019, is the second richest Kenyan footballer with a net worth of $7 million (Sh847 million).

Michael Olunga, the first Kenyan to score a hattrick in the Spanish League, has a net worth of $4 million (Sh484 million) and is among the wealthiest footballers in Kenya. Patrick Osiako, who began playing professional football in 2003, has an estimated net worth of $2 million (Sh242 million) and is currently based at Syrianska Eskilstuna IF.

Jamal Mohammed plays for Al-Nasr S.C.S.C. in the Oman Professional League and has a net worth of $2 million (Sh242 million). Arnold Origi, a Kenyan goalkeeper with over 15 years of experience in Europe, is also among the richest footballers in Kenya, with a net worth of $1.8 million (Sh217.8 million).

Lawrence Olum, a Kenyan professional footballer who currently plays for Miami Cf, has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million (Sh181.5 million). David Ochieng, a Kenyan international footballer who plays as a defender, has a net worth of $1.2 million (Sh145.2 million). Ismael Athuman, who plays for the Kenya national team as a central defender and a defensive midfielder, has a net worth of $1.1 million (Sh133.3 million). Ayube Timbe Masika, a forward for the Kenya national team, is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million (Sh121 million).