As the popular saying goes, you cannot choose to be born rich, but you can choose to die rich, likewise, you can be born rich and still choose to die poor.
For the few lucky Kenyans who were born rich, not all of them have led that life to end, many of them have lived at the lap of their luxury without investing in future.
But for those who were brainy and shrewd with business minds, they have gone ahead and expanded their empire.
Darshan Chandaria
He was born to the famous business mongul Manu Chandiaria who is the founder of Chandaria industries.
His son Darshan has moved fist to the citadel of power and brags of being the firms CEO.
Uhuru Kenyatta
President Uhuru Kenyatta was born to a rich dad who was also the founding father and the first president of our republic.
Uhuru moved fast in expanding his dads empire. Before 2013, he was listed number 20 among the richest Africans
Polycarp Igathe
He is son to city businessman Chris Kirubi. Before getting Deputy Governor call up by Mike Sonko in Nairobi County, he was the MD for VIVO energy, the firm founded by his own dad
Muhoho Kenyatta
He is the son to President Uhuru Kenyatta and grandson to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. Muhoho has been poised to take over the mantle of the great Kenyatta family property
Jeff Koinange
JKL host is the son to freedom fighter Mbiu Koinange.
His dad was also one of the rich Kenyans during their times
Sean Kibaki
Grandson to former President Mwai Kibaki. Has been flashing his lover on social media without caring who is looking.
Lupita Nyongó
Hollywood actress is born to Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o who is one of the key political pillars in Nyanza region
Smiriti Vydrathi
NTV host is born to rich Indian family, and married to a rich husband in equal measure
Eve D’Souza
Auntie Boss actor Eve is also born to a very rich family of Indian decent residing in Mombasa
Anerlisa Mungia
Founder of Nero water firm is born to top business woman Tabitha Karanja who is the founder and owner of Kenya Breweries Limited, a beer making firm
Saumu Mbuvi
First born to Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, is one of the richest kids on the soil of Nairobi. Saumu though is already married
Gideon Moi
Baringo senator Gideon Moi was born to Kenya’s second head of state former President Daniel Moi.