Kenya’s wealthy Merali family loses $1.9 million from investment in Sasini Tea
The Merali family, holding a majority 65.46-percent stake in the agribusiness firm valued at more than $23 million, ranks as Sasini’s largest shareholder.
Kenyan Family
Legal battles cast shadow over late Kenyan President Moi family’s vast estate
The extensive estate left by the late Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, the nation’s second-largest landowner, is entangled in a series of legal battles.
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.
U.S. group to earn $13.5 million in deal with Kenyatta family-linked lender, NCBA
Through their late patriarch’s estate, the Kenyatta family maintains a significant 13.2-percent stake in NCBA Group, equivalent to 217,497,023 ordinary shares.
Naivas, owned by Kenya’s Mukuha family, faces penalty for data breach violation
Naivas, a retail giant established in 1990 by the late Kenyan tycoon Peter Mukuha Kago, has long held a dominant presence in Kenya.
Bank owned by Kenya’s richest families expands to Migori, targeting East African traders
NCBA Group counts some of Kenya’s richest families, including the Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families, among its shareholders.
Credit Bank, owned by Kenya’s wealthy Nyachae family, set to list on Nairobi bourse
Grace Nyachae, widow of Simeon Nyachae and a key figure in the country’s financial services industry, is a founding director of Credit Bank.
Bank owned by Kenya’s richest families posts nearly $65 million in half-year profit
NCBA Group, which resulted from a momentous merger in 2019, is partially owned by the Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.
Kenya’s second-largest landowners, Moi family, grapple with legal bills
The Moi family, which commands significant influence across business and politics, has emerged as one of Kenya’s richest families.
Kenya’s largest landowners, Kenyatta family, face $8-million loss
Through their late father’s estate, Jomo Kenyatta, the Kenyatta family owns an impressive 13.2-percent stake in NCBA Group.
Wealthy Kenyan Ndegwa family suffers over $3-million loss in single day
The Ndegwa family, which was involved in the merger of NIC Bank Group and Commercial Bank of Africa Group in 2018, owns a 14.94-percent stake in NCBA Group.
Firm owned by Kenya’s Merali family to settle debts with $6.3-million land sale proceeds
The Merali family, overseeing the estate of the late tycoon Naushad Merali, commands a 74-percent stake in Sameer Africa.
Kenya’s Merali family suffers $4.8 million loss in 18 days
Despite the recent downturn in Sasini’s share price, the Kenyan Merali family remains one of the wealthiest families in the country.
Kenyan firm tied to Chris Kirubi’s heirs rakes in $3.7 million from Eurobond trade
Centum Investment, controlled by the family of the late tycoon, diversified its investment portfolio by buying $11.5 million.
Kenya’s Ndegwa family bolsters position as largest shareholder in NCBA Group with new $2.2 million shares
The Ndegwa family’s continuous investment in NCBA Group reflects their belief in the institution’s potential for growth and success.
Kenya’s Merali family faces $6 million blow in 2023 from Sasini Tea stake
With a 65.46-percent stake, Kenya’s Merali family holds the largest share in Sasini Tea.