Tanzanian tycoon Michael Shirima dies at 80
Shirima was the founder of Precision Air, the largest privately held commercial airline in East Africa.
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Kenyan tycoon John Kimani gains $3.7 million in 45 days
Kimani, known for his diverse investment portfolio, owns a 34.54-percent stake, equivalent to 6,762,133 shares, in Kakuzi.
Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale’s $2-billion smart city project expands to Botswana
The expansion of MMTC to Botswana underscores Mwale’s dedication to fostering innovation and sustainable development across Africa.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank to transform banking experience with $50-million platform
Muriuki revealed that the core banking system upgrade, which aims to propel the bank to the “next growth frontier.”
Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel transfers $1.62-million stake in Sanlam Kenya to Aksaya
This comes shortly after Patel transferred his 4.12-percent stake in Bamburi Cement to Aksaya, his private investment office.
Nairobi-based firm linked to Kenya’s Merali family sets sights on $6.3 million from land sale
The Merali family, custodians of the late tycoon Naushad Merali’s estate, is the majority shareholder of Sameer Africa.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi’s Equity Group loses $8.34-million tax dispute against KRA
Equity Bank Kenya is the Kenyan banking unit of Equity Group Holdings, a financial services groupi.
Kenyattas, Kenya’s leading landowners, rake in $9.8 million in three weeks from NCBA stake
The Kenyatta family owns an impressive 13.2-percent stake in NCBA Group, or 217,497,023 ordinary shares.
Seven assets owned by Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki
Kariuki is one of the richest men in Kenya with businesses in real estate and hospitality, energy, beverages and infrastructure.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s I&M Bank bolsters Ugandan unit with $5.92-million investment
I&M Bank Group is a prominent financial services conglomerate founded by Shah.
Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel transfers Bamburi cement stake to family office
Patel established Aksaya to consolidate his property, private equities, and public-traded equities into a single vehicle.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi faces $11.7-million loss in Equity Group investment
Mwangi has played a pivotal role in Equity Group’s expansion.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi’s mining firm acquires 50-percent stake in Williamson Diamonds
Azizi, chairman of Taifa Mining, lauded the deal as a significant milestone for the company.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval’s cement company signs $200-million export deal
Under Raval, the chairman of Devki Group, Simba Cement has been actively pursuing strategic growth initiatives.
Led by Kenyan banker Nasim Devji, DTB posts impressive Q1 profits of over $17 million
Diamond Trust Bank Group reports impressive Q1 profit surge of more than $17 million, led by Devji.
Patrick Bitature’s Simba Telecom unveils new tech products, powering Uganda’s digital revolution
Simba Telecom is a Kampala-based telecom enterprise.