Kenyan diaspora bond aims to fund airport expansion amid billionaire Gautam Adani's controversial $1.85-billion bid
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's $1.85-billion unsolicited bid has faced backlash from Kenyans.
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Kenyan tycoon John Kimani's stake rebounds above $22 million
John Kimani, has seen his shares in Kakuzi surpass $22 million (Ksh2.87 billion), marking a gain of Ksh383.4 million ($2.97 million) in just eight days.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi gains $5.3 million from stake in Equity Group
Mwangi, who holds a 3.38 percent stake, equivalent to 127,809,180 ordinary shares, has seen his investment rebound by Ksh683.78 million ($5.3 million) over the past seven weeks.
Luxury apartments worth $7.7 million handed over by firm linked to Kenyan billionaire heiress Mary-Ann Musangi
The luxury units are priced between Ksh36 million ($280,000) and Ksh52 million ($404,000), reflecting a significant increase in value.
Kenyan executive Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom resumes talks with Starlink as competition heats up
This comes as Safaricom confronts an increasingly competitive environment in its home market, where it has historically maintained a stronghold.
Kenyan executive James Ndegwa gains $2.4 million from NCBA stake in 11 days
Ndegwa, the former chairman of Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority, owns 4.57 percent of the Nairobi-based financial services conglomerate.
Elon Musk’s Starlink introduces portable kit in Kenya amid expansion push in Africa
Dubbed the ‘Starlink Mini,’ the kit, priced at Ksh27,000 ($210), is significantly cheaper than the existing Ksh45,500 ($354) standard package.
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, to provide digital skills training for 3,000 employees
This initiative marks a significant step in the bank’s commitment to enhancing its workforce’s expertise in emerging technologies.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom secures second $116-million sustainability-linked loan
This follows a similar loan obtained last year, bringing the total to Ksh30 billion ($232.2 million).
Kenyan exec Peter Ndegwa's Safaricom partners with Mastercard to accelerate cross-border remittance
The collaboration is set to accelerate the growth of digital payments, reinforcing Safaricom’s leadership in financial innovation across the region.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's energy firm pushes on with transmission deal in Kenya
This clarification comes after a presidential adviser previously suggested that deals worth up to $1.3 billion had been finalized.
Edward Kirathe’s Acorn secures plot for first hostel outside Nairobi
Acorn Holdings, led by Kenyan real estate magnate Edward Kirathe, expands student housing with new land acquisition in Eldoret.
Gautam Adani launches airport unit in Kenya
The Kenya entry supports India's second-richest man, Gautam Adani's goal of modernizing airport infrastructure in the region.
