Kenyan tycoon Edward Kirathe’s Acorn plans expansion for student hostels in Nairobi
Kirathe’s influence in Kenya’s real estate sector spans 25 years, making him a prominent figure in the East African real estate domain.
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Kenyan tycoon Ahmed Hashi’s Hashi Energy set for auction over $35-million debt
Founded in 1991 by Hashi and his wife, Fatuma, Hashi Energy’s operations have expanded significantly over the past three decades.
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.
Kenya’s Biwott family sells Yaya Center in multimillion-dollar deal
The late Nicholas Biwott was part of a generation of public servants who ventured into various businesses, impacting Kenya’s economy.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah gains $1.1 million in 19 days
This $1.13-million increase solidifies Shah’s position as one of the richest investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Kenyan tycoon Edward Kirathe’s property firm to raise $10.5 million from investors
Established in 2001 by Kirathe, Acorn Holdings Africa has completed over 65 projects during its two-decade tenure.
Million-dollar estate owned by Kenyan tycoon David Langat pulled from auction at the last minute
Langat built his fortune through import and export ventures and diversified into agribusiness, real estate, energy, hospitality and insurance.
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.
Centum, linked to Chris Kirubi’s heirs, acquires 4.64 million shares under share buyback program
The late Kirubi, a prominent Kenyan tycoon and serial investor, owned a 31-percent stake in Centum Investments before his passing in 2021 at 80.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani’s Kakuzi stake tanks, losing $1.6 million in two days
Despite this setback, Kimani retains his position as one of the wealthiest investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
7 companies owned by Baloobhai Patel, one of Kenya’s richest investors
In a bid to ensure a strong legacy for his family’s wealth and investments, Patel has initiated a comprehensive restructuring process to consolidate his equity positions.
Kenyan investment banker Jimnah Mbaru gains $1 million in 74 days
As a non-executive director on Britam Holdings’ board, Mbaru holds a beneficial stake of 130,000,000 shares in the company.
5 companies owned by Kenya’s Merali family
Billionaires.Africa has identified and monitored five prominent companies held by the Kenyan Merali family.
Firm linked to Chris Kirubi’s heirs settles $2.4-million tax charge following Uganda’s tax law amendment
Centum RE is a prominent property developer linked to Robert Kirubi and Mary-Ann Musangi, heirs to the late tycoon Chris Kirubi’s business empire.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s stake in I&M Bank surges by $1.4 million in 29 days
The $1.45-million increase solidifies Shah’s position as one of the richest investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
7 companies owned by Kenya’s wealthy Kirubi family
Following his passing in 2021, Chris Kirubi’s son, Robert Kirubi, and daughter, Mary-Ann Musangi, inherited 80 percent of his vast fortune.
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