Forbes released a list of the wealthiest Africans and trust that not only did a Nigerian top the list (Aliko Dangote), they dominated most of it. Only that most of them are in the petroleum industry... E story wey I yarn na heavy for mouth!
But that got me wondering where East Africans lie on the rich list. And I can tell right off the bat that only one Ugandan made the list. Check it out below:
#7. Naushad Merali $550 M 64 diversified
#6. Reginald Mengi $560 M - media, mining (TZ)
#5. Said Salim Bakhresa $575 M 66 manufacturing (TZ)
#4. Bhimji Depar Shah $700 M - consumer goods
#3. Mohammed Dewji $800 M 39 diversified (TZ)
#2. Rostam Azizi $1 B 50 telecom, investments (TZ)
#1. Sudhir Ruparelia $1.1 B 59 real estate (UG)
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