
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.
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.
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.
The leading lender’s earnings soared past $220 million, fueled by strong growth in both net interest and non-interest income.
At the current market price, Patel’s stake in Absa Kenya is estimated to be worth $4.31 million.
Patel, who is known for his investments in various sectors, holds a significant stake in Absa Bank Kenya.
Patel’s stake in Absa Bank Kenya has risen from 42.5 million shares to 47.5 million shares.
Absa Bank Kenya, formerly Barclays Bank Kenya Limited, is a leading financial services provider in Kenya.