Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi loses $3.3 million from stake in Equity Group
Mwangi, Kenya’s richest banker, holds a 3.38-percent stake in Equity Group. This equates to 127,809,180 ordinary shares.
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Kenyan investment banker Jimnah Mbaru gains $1.2 million in 37 days
Thanks to the surge in Britam shares, Mbaru’s stake in the Kenya-based diversified financial services group is worth Ksh748.8 million ($5.77 million).
Kenyan banker James Mwangi leads Equity’s expansion into general and health insurance
The expansion follows a successful foray into life insurance in 2022 and subsequent approval from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) in May 2023 to establish a general insurance company.
Equity Group led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi to reward shareholders with $114.4-million dividend
With Mwangi at the helm, the conglomerate remains on course for sustainable expansion and prosperity within the African financial sector.
Kenyan banker Paul Russo-led KCB seeks $200-million loan for Kenyan subsidiary
KCB Bank Kenya’s loan book has surged in recent years, outpacing its deposit base.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki gains $2.6 million from Co-op Bank stake
Gideon Muriuki’s $2.6 million gain underscores the positive impact of his leadership at Co-op Bank.
Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki leads Co-op Bank to record $170-million profit in 2023
Muriuki, who was instrumental in the Co-op Bank’s expansion, owns a two-percent stake in the leading financial services group.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi gains $5.7 million from stake in Equity Group
Over the past 40 days, Nwangi’s stake in Equity Group has increased by $5.77 million over the past 40 days, cementing his position among Kenya’s richest individuals.
Co-op Bank led by Kenyan banker Gideon Muriuki to add 15 branches in 2024 despite digital shift
As Co-op Bank embarks on its ambitious expansion journey, the institution reaffirms its commitment to serving diverse customer needs while leveraging technological innovations.
Kenyan tycoon Jimnah Mbaru faces lawsuit over alleged neglect of parental duties
The conflict arises from a lawsuit filed by 25-year-old Elizabeth Nadupoi Kimiti, accusing Mbaru of neglecting his parental duties.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi gains $3 million from Equity Group stake
Mwangi’s stake in Equity Group has hit the $30-million milestone.
Kenyan multimillionaire banker James Mwangi faces $19.2-million loss in 2023
This follows the financial setback he experienced in 2022 when Equity Group shares dropped significantly with Mwangi’s stake in the lender declining by $13 million.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi-led lender grows stronger with $47-million Cogebanque deal
The move aligns with its strategy to bolster earnings and revenue by expanding its reach across East Africa.
5 companies owned by one of Kenya’s richest individuals, James Mwangi
Under Mwangi’s leadership, Equity Group evolved into an integrated financial services group with active operations spanning six African countries.
Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank joins Kenya’s top employers with more than 5,200 employees
Thanks to its strategic expansion initiatives spanning the region, the Muriuki-led group has now positioned itself among Kenya’s leading employers.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi says Equity Group’s DRC unit will soon overtake Kenya
Mwangi credited the growing influence of Equity Group’s subsidiaries, especially the DRC unit, for the overall performance of the group in the first nine months of 2023.