Bank led by Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi partners with MasterCard to expand cross-border payments
Under the visionary leadership of Mwangi, Equity Group has emerged as a dominant force in East and Central Africa.
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Kenyan billionaire heiress’ husband, Andrew Musangi, approved as CBK chair nominee
Musangi is the founder of Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates (MMC), a prominent Kenyan legal firm.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani acquires additional 5.46 million shares in Centum
John Kimani’s recent acquisition reflects his continued commitment to expanding his investment portfolio in Kenya’s thriving business landscape.
Wealthy Ndegwa family of Kenya acquire $2.77-million stake in property fund
This latest development from the Ndegwa family follows their earlier strategic investment in the Kenyan financial sector.
Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel’s stake in Absa Kenya is down by more than $1 million
Patel holds a total of 50.06 million shares in Absa Bank Kenya, equivalent to a 0.92-percent stake.
Bank led by Kenyan businessman James Mwangi surpasses $11 billion in assets
Equity Group, under the leadership of Mwangi, reported a profit of $182.8 million at the end of the first half of its 2023 fiscal year.
Co-op Bank stake of Kenyan businessman Gideon Muriuki falls below $10 million
Muriuki owns a significant stake of two percent in Co-op Bank, which translates to 117,471,300 shares in the Nairobi-based lender.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval backs Finance Act to boost local manufacturing
Raval’s endorsement underscores the potential for the legislation to revitalize Kenya’s manufacturing landscape.
Billionaire banker James Mwangi appointed as Kenya’s virtual university chancellor
Under Mwangi, Equity Group achieved record-breaking profits of $350 million at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.
Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel acquires 2.5 million shares in Absa Kenya
At the current market price, Patel’s stake in Absa Kenya is estimated to be worth $4.31 million.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi-led Equity Group pours $511 million into social impact initiatives
In the recently presented 2022 Sustainability Report, Mwangi, the group CEO, highlighted the organization’s dedication to prioritizing people over profits.
Wealthy Kenyan businessman Andrew Ndegwa loses more than $1 million in 87 days
As a director on the board of the financial services giant, Ndegwa holds a significant 4.3-percent stake in NCBA Group.
Kenyan tycoon Ngugi Kiuna bolsters stake in BOC Kenya to counter takeover attempt
According to the report, Kiuna purchased an additional 93,826 shares in BOC Kenya, amounting to a value of Ksh7.2 million ($63,400).
Bank led by Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki secures $100-million loan to empower small businesses in Kenya
Muriuki, the managing director of Co-op Bank, said the facility will empower to fulfil the financing requirements of MSMEs.
Kenyan businessman John Kimani earns nearly $1.6 million from Kakuzi shares
Kimani owns 34.54 percent of Kakuzi, or 6,762,133 ordinary shares, in the agricultural cultivation and manufacturing company.
Kenyan mogul Myke Rabar’s Homeboyz to divest 30-percent stake
Established in 1995 as a DJ outfit by Rabar, Homeboyz has become a prominent player in the entertainment scene in Kenya.