Kenya’s super-rich sustain attention on art, classic cars

People look on as cars line up to go on stage during the 51st Africa Concours d'Elegance event in Nairobi on September 24, 2023.

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Art and classic cars top the list of luxury items fascinating Kenya’s super-rich, reflecting a sustained enthusiasm for the passion asset class at a time the number of dollar millionaires in the country has dipped on political uncertainty.

Findings of the 2025 Knight Frank Wealth report indicate that 72 percent of Kenya's super-rich were interested in acquiring art while 50 percent of them were keen on snapping classic cars---which has for years been the favourite trophy assets.

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