James Mwangi gains $5.8 million as Equity Group shares soar
Mwangi’s stake has grown in value from Ksh5.44 billion ($42.06 million) to Ksh6.19 billion ($47.84 million).
East Africa
Workers seek dues at Bernard Soi’s recently acquired Muhoroni firm
Bernard Soi’s takeover of Muhoroni Sugar sparks labor protests as workers demand unpaid dues, exposing tensions in Kenya’s push to privatize state mills.
Peter Ndegwa leads Safaricom to historic $3 billion revenue
Safaricom posted $3.01 billion in revenue, marking a historic first in East Africa, as it eyes tech-driven growth in Kenya, Ethiopia, and beyond.
Baloobhai Patel linked-Absa Kenya backs $52 million student housing in Nairobi
Absa Bank Kenya, partly owned by investor Baloobhai Patel, is backing a $52 million student housing drive to ease Nairobi’s 300,000-bed deficit.
Firm linked to World’s richest Black man acquires Kenya’s oldest tour company
This reflects the growing appeal of Kenya’s tourism sector to international investors.
Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in recently acquired Nzoia Sugar
Kenya’s Jaswant Rai to invest $43.3 million in reviving Nzoia Sugar, aiming to modernize operations and boost cane development under a 30-year lease.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group seals $495 million deal for MSME
The strategic alliance is set to revolutionize financial access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across East and Central Africa.
Charles Russon-led Absa secures $75 million to boost climate projects
Absa Bank Mauritius secures $75 million from France’s Proparco to back solar, waste, and green building projects aligned with Africa’s climate goals.
Ugandan tycoon Charles Mbire's stake in MTN Uganda nears $70 million
Over the past 51 days, the value of his shares has jumped by Ush17.91 billion (around $4.89 million) as renewed optimism lifts MTN Uganda’s stock price.
Kenya’s largest landowner loses $9.5 million on NCBA stake
This drop comes after a significant fall in the bank’s share price on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Kenya gets $20 million from World’s richest investor after Trump's grant cuts
The donation, part of the external funding for Kenya’s 2025/26 budget, marks another significant philanthropic effort by the 94-year-old billionaire.
Jaswant Rai wins 30-year lease to operate troubled Kenyan sugar factory
Kenyan businessman wins 30-year lease to operate Nzoia Sugar Factory, advancing Kenya’s privatization drive to revive its struggling sugar sector.
15 richest people in Uganda
Uganda's wealthiest drive growth through real estate, finance, and manufacturing, shaping the nation's rise as East Africa’s emerging private sector hub.
Top 10 richest women in Kenya
Kenya’s wealthiest women are forging cross-sector empires, driving East Africa’s economic growth through strategic leadership and investments in finance, real estate, agriculture, and manufacturing.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, earns $2.1 million from AIG sale
NCBA Group earned $2.1 million from its full acquisition of AIG Kenya, boosting its financial services footprint and expanding long-term customer value.
Baloobhai Patel acquires $1.2 million more shares in Absa Kenya
Baloobhai Patel ups Absa Kenya stake by $1.2 million, showing confidence in lender's growth as bank posts strong profit despite tough macro conditions.