This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
Published on June 18, 2020, a day when many Kenyans were washing their hands to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a report highlighted the luxurious cars owned by the country's filthy rich.
For celebrities and wealthy individuals, cars are a necessity, but for the rich, they are toys that command respect among their peers.
Some of the flashiest cars spotted in Kenya's major cities include the Ferrari, Bentley Bentagya, and Mercedes G-Wagon.
The Bentley Bentagya, worth $423,600 (KSH44,969,130), belongs to Polycarp Igathe.
Other notable cars include the Mercedes G-Wagon, driven by Jeff Koinange, President Uhuru Kenyatta, and several businesspeople and rich kids.
Additionally, Jared Otieno owns a 2018 Bentley Continental GT worth KSH47 million and a 2015 Porsche Panamera that cost him KSH30 million.
Classic 105 radio presenter Maina Kageni is the only one who owns a 2020 BMW X6 xdrive 40i, worth KSH7 million.
Other luxurious cars spotted in Kenya include the Nissan GTR, Aston Martin DB9, and 2016 Bentley Mulsanne.
