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.
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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.
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.
Firm linked to late Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi’s heirs posts $1.23 million in profit in 2023
Centum RE is a property developer linked to Robert Kirubi and Mary-Ann Musangi, heirs to the late tycoon Chris Kirubi’s business empire.
DRC unit of James Mwangi-led Equity Group secures $11 million from Proparco
Equity Group is a leading East and Central Africa financial services conglomerate.
Kenyan banking magnate Gideon Muriuki hit by $1.1 million in losses amid Co-op Bank share decline
The $1-million drop in Muriuki’s stake can be attributed to a nearly 10-percent decline in Co-op Bank Group’s shares.
James Mwangi-led Equity Group initiates loan price increase, a first in Kenya
Under Mwangi, Equity Group has played a key role in the growth and transformation of Kenya’s financial services industry.
Absa Kenya linked to Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel secures $50-million loan from parent firm
Patel, who is known for his investments in various sectors, holds a significant stake in Absa Bank Kenya.
Startup led by Kenya-born American entrepreneur secures $40 million to build Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest mini-grid
This will enable Nuru, under the leadership of Shaw, to undertake ambitious new projects.
NMG distributes $2-million dividend to Kenyan tycoon John Kimani and other shareholders
Among the beneficiaries of this remarkable dividend payout, John Kimani, one of Kenya’s wealthiest investors, will receive $83,300.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah loses $4.95 million amid I&M Bank’s share-price nosedive
Shah holds a beneficial stake of 10.98 percent, consolidating his position as a major stakeholder in the company.