5 companies owned by Kenyan multimillionaire Narendra Raval
Billionaires.Africa has identified five companies owned by Raval.
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Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi’s heirs gain $1.3 million from stake in Centum
The market value of the stake held by Kirubi’s heirs has increased from $11.02 million on May 17 to $12.34 million at the time of writing.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi’s gains $1.2 million from Equity Group stake
Equity Group has become a dominant force in East and Central Africa under the leadership of Mwangi, who owns 3.38 percent of the group.
Kenyan investment banker Jimnah Mbaru loses $1 million in 38 days
As a non-executive director on Britam’s board, Mbaru holds a beneficial stake of 5.15 percent, comprising 130,000,000 shares in the company.
Naivas, owned by Kenya’s Mukuha family, opens 100th branch
The leading retailer, which is majority-owned by the Kenyan Mukuha family, has also announced plans to add two more units by the end of the year.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki suffers $7.3-million loss in 12 days
Muriuki owns a significant two percent stake in Co-op Bank Group. This translates to 117,471,300 shares in the Nairobi-based lender.
Lender linked to Kenya’s richest families to raise interest rates for second time
NCBA Group counts some of Kenya’s richest families among its shareholders, including the Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.
Aga Khan IV takes $2.5-million hit from stake in Nairobi-based insurer Jubilee
Shah Karim al-Husayni, also known as Aga Khan IV, is best known for founding Nation Media Group, East Africa’s largest independent media organization.
7 companies owned by Kenyan tycoon Adil Popat
Following in his legendary father Abdul Karim Popat’s footsteps, Adil Popat has risen to become one of Kenya’s wealthiest and most influential business figures.
Adil Popat: Kenyan billionaire reshaping billion-dollar Simba Corp
Rather than simply inheriting wealth, Popat has multiplied it, transforming the billion-dollar empire known as the Simba Corp.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi’s takes $1.4-million hit from Equity Group stake
Equity Group has become a dominant force in East and Central Africa under the leadership of Mwangi, who owns 3.38 percent of the group.
Kenyan billionaire Peter Njonjo’s agri-tech firm battles liquidation attempt
Twiga Foods, founded in 2013 by Njonjo and Grant Brooke, has been at the forefront of transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector.
7 companies owned by Kenya’s second-largest landowner, Moi family
Unofficial estimates suggest the Moi family’s wealth surpasses $3 billion, attesting to their substantial financial resources.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Njonjo’s Twiga thwarts liquidation attempt over debt dispute
Twiga Foods is a Nairobi-based agri-tech startup co-founded by Njonjo.
Kenyan exec Peter Ndegwa earns $2.1-million salary from Safaricom in 2023
Ndegwa, a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of experience has played a pivotal role in Safaricom’s recent success.
Gideon Muriuki-led Co-op Bank becomes Kenya’s second-most valuable lender
Under the leadership of Muriuki, who serves as the bank’s CEO, Co-op Bank has solidified its position as a key player in the market.