Kenya
UK impact investor sells $27-million stake in bank founded by Kenyan businessman
The recent acquisition of BII’s stake by the local investor enhances I&M Group’s local ownership and strengthens its market understanding and operational agility.
Kenyan businessman Samuel Macharia closes company, lays off employees
Earlier this year, Directline had outlined ambitious plans to diversify its product portfolio.
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki buys 20 million shares in CIC Insurance Group
Gideon Muriuki’s increased stake in CIC Group, alongside his 1.75 percent stake in Co-op Bank, solidifies his position among the wealthiest investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Absa Bank, linked to Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel, posts $42 million profit in Q1 2024
Customer deposits also climbed 14.47 percent to Ksh359.46 billion ($2.74 billion), reflecting the bank’s customer-centric approach.
Bank with Kenya’s wealthiest backing launches trustee services to enhance investment options
This move allows NCBA to enter the trustee services market, providing clients with more investment options and reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive financial services.
Equity Group led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi cuts debt by $191 million amid high interest rates
James Mwangi, a prominent figure in Kenyan finance, holds a 3.38-percent stake in Equity Group, representing 127,809,180 ordinary shares.
Backed by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA posts $40.1-million profit in Q1 2024
John Gachora, the managing director of NCBA Group, attributed the lender’s strong financial results in the first quarter of 2024 to the growth and resilience of its diversified business model.
CIC Group, linked to Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki, reports $10.9 million profit in 2023
Gideon Muriuki, a leading Kenyan tycoon, and the CEO of Co-op Bank, holds the largest individual stake in CIC Group at 5.27 percent, representing 137,824,304 shares,
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi’s stake in Equity Group soars past $45 million
This surge cements James Mwangi’s position as a top investor on the NSE and underscores his status as one of Kenya’s wealthiest individuals.