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| Kenya - President Uhuru Kenyatta |
About
Uhuru Kenyatta belongs to one of Africa’s wealthiest and most politically powerful families. His father was Kenya’s first president and built the family fortune through land deals he made while in office. An estimate several years ago put the family fortune at more than half a billion dollars. After holding other high-level government positions, Kenyatta was elected president in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. During his presidential campaigns, he vowed to fight corruption.
Political Career
- President (2013-present)
Details in the Pandora Papers
Kenyatta is linked to a Panama foundation, while his mother and siblings set up at least six other offshore businesses and foundations to manage their assets. Most of the family's companies were created before Kenyatta was elected president, and leaked documents show that some remained active after he took office. Those businesses, which are registered in Panama and the British Virgin Islands, hold bank accounts and real estate worth more than $30 million. Those assets are located in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
The Kenyattas did not respond to requests for comment.
Secrecy Broker
At the heart of the Pandora Papers are 14 offshore firms that help clients establish companies in secrecy jurisdictions. This profile draws on leaked data from these providers:
1. Alcogal
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee, or Alcogal, is a go-to offshore provider for top politicians and elites in Latin America and beyond. Founded in Panama, the firm has ties to nearly half of all the politicians whose names appear in the Pandora Papers leak. Here are some of the top political figures involved.
2. Trident Trust
Trident Trust is one of the world’s largest offshore providers. It is linked to nearly 100 politicians and public officials identified in the Pandora Papers. Here are some of the top political figures involved.
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