The inaugural ceremony of President William Ruto in Kasarani Stadium brought the entire world to a halt. Leaders from across the world gathered to witness the “Hustler,” a former chicken seller, take his oath.
Among those in attendance were a number of billionaires. Who were enthusiastic to invest in Kenya because of the good relationship with the former chicken seller.
List of Billionaires who attended.
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote is of Nigerian origin. And the richest man in Africa who was present at William Ruto’s inauguration.
Aliko Dangote’s net worth is $19.6 billion, which is equivalent to 2.3 trillion Kenya shillings.
The Nigerian tycoons run various multimillion-dollar businesses in various parts of Africa, which generate him billions of dollars. To place him at the top of the world’s billionaires.
Dangote is the founder of the Dangote Group, Africa’s largest corporation. A company that manufactures cement, fertiliser, flour, sugar, and salt in Africa.
Aliko Dangote was among those who congratulated William Ruto on his victory in the election.
Speaking to the media, Aliko Dangote revealed his plans to establish one of Kenya’s largest cement companies.
Meg Whitman.
He is a US citizen serving as an ambassador in Kenya. Meg Whitman was among those in attendance at Kasarani. As part of President Joe Biden’s delegation team.
Meg Whitman’s net worth is $3.2 million, which is equivalent to 385 billion Kenya shillings.
Humphrey Kariuki.
Among those in attendance was a Kenyan business magnate, Humphrey Kariuki.
Humphrey Kariuki net worth is estimated to be $70 million, which is equivalent to 8.4 billion Kenya shillings.
His businesses include, to name a few, oil, alcohol, manufacturing, hospitality, and real estate.
He is also among those looking to invest in Kenya as the new government takes office.