Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki-led bank’s wealth arm hits $1.7 billion in assets under management
Co-op Trust’s assets have quadrupled since 2014, rising from Ksh52.5 billion ($392.4 million) to Ksh218.38 billion ($1.7 billion) in 2023.
Co-op Trust’s assets have quadrupled since 2014, rising from Ksh52.5 billion ($392.4 million) to Ksh218.38 billion ($1.7 billion) in 2023.
The proposed dividend payout represents a notable increase from the previous dividend of Ksh0.75 ($0.00563) per share, amounting to Ksh272 million ($2 million).
This contrasts sharply with the $6.9-million profit he made between Feb. 14 and March 26 when the value of his I&M Bank Group stake soared from $23.47 million to $30.43 million.
The loan, marking an increase from the previous year’s advances, underscores Co-op Bank’s steadfast support for Kingdom Securities.
The news of this substantial credit facility coincides with Narendra Raval’s decision to shift a significant portion of Devki Group’s business accounts to Stanbic Bank Kenya.
The recent gain not only reinforces Mwangi’s standing as one of the top investors on the NSE but also strengthens his position as Kenya’s wealthiest banker.
The group kicked off its Kenyan expansion in mid-January with the inauguration of eight new branches.
The proposed dividend marks a significant milestone for the group and reflects its strong financial position.
The company’s decision to reward its unit holders comes after declaring its first distribution from its development Reits, marking a significant increase from the initial projection.
This decision, triggered by the challenges in meeting revenue targets, aims to align the firm with market demands and macroeconomic trends.
This move follows his suspension from the company in 2021 and his announcement in February of plans to sue WPP for £24 million ($30.2 million).
Ndegwa, a director on the board of NCBA Group, holds a commanding 4.63-percent stake in the leading lender, translating to 76,336,855 ordinary shares.
This initiative represents a significant stride toward contributing to Kenya’s comprehensive growth and prosperity.
Thakrar also accused WPP of leaking details of an internal investigation into alleged financial and personal misconduct to local media, causing “reputational damage.”
Despite this setback, Ndegwa remains one of Kenya’s wealthiest investors and continues to hold a prominent position among the country’s richest businessmen.
Patel, a Kenyan multimillionaire and owner of a 4.12-percent stake in Bamburi Cement through his private investment company, Aksaya Investment.