Business 16 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Mohammed Dewji Stays East Africa's Sole Billionaire on Forbes List
Tanzanian businessman Mohammed Dewji, in his 50s, remains the only billionaire from East Africa on the Forbes list and continues to be recognized as Africa's youngest billionaire. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/tanzania-s-mohammed-dewji-remains-east-africa-s-only-billionaire-on-forbes-list-5393306
Mohammed Dewji, the Tanzanian entrepreneur behind MeTL Group, has once again topped the Forbes billionaire rankings as the region’s only representative from East Africa.
Now in his 50s, Dewji holds onto his title as Africa’s youngest billionaire, showcasing sustained business success amid economic challenges.
His inclusion underscores Tanzania’s growing influence in Africa’s wealth landscape, with no other East African figures making the cut this year.