
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank to distribute $66.45-million dividend
The proposed dividend marks a significant milestone for the group and reflects its strong financial position.
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.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has summoned top executives, including Kimani and Kakuzi Managing Director Christopher Flower.
Devki Group Founder and Chairman Narendra Raval announced the completion of the acquisition, expressing enthusiasm about the prospects it holds for both countries.
The conflict between the two companies began in September 2023 when Google Cloud Services provider Incentro Africa filed a lawsuit against Twiga Foods.
With a majority stake of 65.46 percent, Kenya’s Merali family holds the largest share in Sasini Tea.
This further solidifies Patel’s commitment to Co-op Bank, as he navigates the challenging market conditions marked by a bear run that has undervalued many banking stocks.
The newly unveiled branches bring the total I&M Group branch network to 93 in the region. Out of these, 49 are strategically positioned throughout Kenya.
Buzeki cited the adverse effects of high fuel prices, exacerbated by the government’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies during Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration.