Talent pays, but most Kenyan athletes must make it to the international stage to earn big money. Kenyans’ forays in athletics and football have seen young people pocket millions and acquire expensive vehicles However, some Kenyan athletes have made it big internationally, and we bring you some of the vehicles these Kenyan sportspeople drive. Below here, is a list of some of the expensive cars owned by Kenyan sportsmen and women. Let us dive in;
- Michael Olunga’s BMW
Michael Olunga, plying his trade in Qatar, linked up with Crazy Kennar, who travelled to watch the World Cup. They released a humorous comedy skit while offering a glimpse of the KSh 12 million car Olunga drives. The BMW X6 boasts a powerful twin-turbo V-8 engine, producing over 600 horsepower. The vehicle has fancy leather upholstery as standard and a dynamic all-wheel-drive system. The interior has ambient lighting, massaging front seats with heated and cooled surfaces, and heated rear seats. The X6 boasts blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, and automated emergency braking. It also has a lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- McDonald Mariga
The former Inter Milan player owns a powerful Dodge Challenger SRT. Mariga first shared photos of the Dodge Challenger SRT in 2015 while abroad. The vehicle surfaced in Kenya in 2021, and his brothers Wanyama and Harry have been spotted with it. The American muscle car has a base price of around KSh 7 million. Mariga also owns a KSh 9 million Cadillac Escalade, a KSh 7 million Range Rover Vellar and Hummer.
- Victor Wanyama
Mariga’s brother plays for Canadian side Montreal Impact and makes a cool KSh 266 million annually. One of his most expensive vehicles is a Volkswagen Crafter van. The van, valued at over KSh 15 million, boasts a luxurious interior offering amenities similar to those in a private plane.
- Eliud Kipchoge
The legendary marathoner is the brand ambassador of Isuzu and owns a pickup truck produced by the company. In April, Isuzu East Africa unveiled a vehicle named after the marathoner. The special edition vehicle with a red and black paint scheme costs around KSh 5 million, and Kipchoge has one in his garage.
- Nicholas Bett
The former 400-meter hurdles world champion died in 2018. Bett was driving his Toyota Prado in Nandi County when it veered off the road and landed in a ditch at Sachoi.
The above are some of the top five cars owned by Kenyan’s sportsmen and women. Below here, is an additional list of most expensive cars in Kenya, in the year 2024;
- Ferrari Daytona SP3 2022 model – Kshs. 312 million
A Ferrari is the most expensive car in Kenya at the moment. Several entrepreneurs in Kenya own these cars. A Ferrari Daytona SP3 2022 is among the latest models of the Ferrari Icona series. The car costs more than Kshs. 312 million. Daytona SP3 lives up to its billing. Given its weight-to-power ratio, it should have no trouble hitting 60 mph in less than three seconds. It’s a pure hypercar with a pure-petrol, naturally aspirated V12 powertrain.
- Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 model – Kshs. 140 million
The vehicle is mainly reserved for politicians and dignitaries. It can run on a flat tire and has a twin-turbo V-12 engine. Kenya’s former president, Uhuru Kenyatta, bought a new Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 for Kshs. 100 million in 2019. This car has a 12,000-plus-pound curb weight, is 100% bulletproof, and is limited to a top speed of 99 mph. It costs around $1 million in the US (over Kshs. 140 million).
- Rolls Royce Wraith Coupe 2023 model – Kshs. 91 million
Rolls Royce Phantom is among the new cars in Kenya. Indian businessman Raju Sanghani owns one. The vehicle has been spotted on several occasions on Kenyan roads. The starting price of a new Rolls Royce Phantom in Kenya is Kshs. 40 million. A Rolls Royce Wraith Coupe 2023 model goes for Kshs. 91 million. The top speed of the Rolls Royce Phantom is 155 mph.
- Rolls Royce Ghost – Kshs. 45 million
You cannot discuss the most expensive cars in Kenya and leave out the Rolls Royce Ghost. This V12-engine vehicle has a 6592CC engine making it one of the most powerful vehicles on our list. Billionaire Jimmy Wanjigi owns a Rolls Royce Ghost, which costs around Kshs. 45 million or more in the Kenyan market. He has also been spotted with the Land Rover TDV6, a Mercedes Benz E350 2018 model, and a BMW 7-Series.
- Range Rover Finch – Kshs. 44 million
An Overfinch Range Rover is a high-spec V8-powered Range Rover version modified by a third-party company called Overfinch. SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri owns a Maybach S600, Bentley Continental GT Speed, Rolls-Royce, and an Overfinch Range Rover. A new Range Rover Finch costs about Kshs. 44 million. Its top speed limit is 552 bhp.
- Bentley Bentayga 2020 model – Kshs. 29 million
The late Kenyan industrialist Chris Kirubi owned a Bentley Bentayga. The starting price for a Bentley in Kenya is Kshs. 12 million. New and latest versions cost as high as Kshs. 30 million if you add import tax and all expenses involved in buying a car in Kenya. A Bentley Bentayga 2020 model currently costs Kshs. 29 million. It has a top speed of 190 mph, a 6.0 liter W12 engine, and other impressive features.
- BMW i8 Series – Kshs. 21 million
Nairobi businessman Kelvin Mulei has a BMW i8 Series. He is the founder of the popular NRG radio station. A BMW i8 Series is part of the prestigious and luxurious BMW’s electrified fleet. The car was not meant to be a racer. Its top speed is restricted to 155 mph (250 km/h). Most supercars have speeds of more than 190 mph (300km/h). A BMW i8 Series costs more than Kshs. 21 million.
- Jaguar I-Pace EV320 2023 model – Kshs. 11 million
The Jaguar I-Pace EV320 2023 model is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV. The car has intuitive and responsive technologies, including Amazon Alexa and voice control features. It also has a high-tech lithium-ion battery with a 90 kWh capacity and 0.29 drag coefficient. A new Jaguar I-Pace costs around Kshs. 11 million. If you have read this article upto this point, now you know some of the most expensive brands of cars in Kenya, their estimated price, and their owners
By tuko