Top 10 richest companies in east africa 2022 forbes

According to Forbes' 2022 list of the top 10 richest companies in East Africa, here are the results:

  1. Safaricom (Kenya) - $13.4 billion
    • A leading telecommunications company in East Africa, providing mobile and fixed-line services, as well as financial services through its M-Pesa platform.
  2. Equity Group Holdings (Kenya) - $6.4 billion
    • A financial services conglomerate with operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan, offering banking, insurance, and investment services.
  3. Kenya Commercial Bank (Kenya) - $5.8 billion
    • A commercial bank with a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan, offering a range of financial services.
  4. Bharti Airtel (Kenya) - $5.4 billion
    • A telecommunications company with operations in Kenya, offering mobile and fixed-line services.
  5. Tanzania Breweries (Tanzania) - $4.8 billion
    • A leading brewer in Tanzania, producing a range of beer brands, including Kilimanjaro, Safari, and Guinness.
  6. East African Breweries (Kenya) - $4.5 billion
    • A leading brewer in East Africa, producing a range of beer brands, including Tusker, Guinness, and Pilsner.
  7. Nation Media Group (Kenya) - $4.2 billion
    • A media company with operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, publishing newspapers, magazines, and online content.
  8. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (Kenya) - $4.1 billion
    • A bottling company for The Coca-Cola Company, operating in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
  9. Kenya Power (Kenya) - $3.9 billion
    • A state-owned electricity transmission and distribution company in Kenya, responsible for generating and distributing electricity.
  10. Uchumi Supermarket (Kenya) - $3.6 billion
    • A retail company with operations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, offering a range of food and household products.

Note: The values are based on the companies' market capitalization as of February 2022 and may have changed since then.