Naivas, controlled by Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse-led IBL, posts $19 million profit
Naivas, Kenya’s biggest retailer now led by Mauritius-based IBL Group, posted a 43% profit jump to $19 million in 2025 despite economic headwinds.
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Naivas, Kenya’s biggest retailer now led by Mauritius-based IBL Group, posted a 43% profit jump to $19 million in 2025 despite economic headwinds.
Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse’s IBL Group sells a $117 million AfrAsia Bank stake to Access Holdings to rebalance investments.
The results reflect the continued strength of its international operations, which helped cushion the impact of rising costs in its home market.
Mauritian conglomerate led by Arnaud Lagesse seeks to unlock value from early investment in regional bank.
IBL Group sees record-breaking revenue of $2.2 billion under Mauritian businessman Arnaud Lagesse's leadership.
The move signals IBL’s strategic commitment to the Kenyan market and its broader expansion into East Africa under the visionary leadership of Lagesse.
IBL Group, under the leadership of Lagesse, stands as a leading conglomerate and one of the largest groups in Mauritius.
Mambo Retail is an investment vehicle linked to IBL Group, a prominent Mauritius conglomerate led by Mauritian tycoon Arnaud Lagesse.
The multimillionaire Mauritian Lagesse family owns a 16.8-percent joint stake in IBL Limited.
Lagesse is CEO of IBL Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Mauritius.
IBL Group is a global leader, with more than 200 brands in 19 countries.
IBL Group is a leading conglomerate with more than 200 brands.
Lagesse’s group is investing in solar kit provider Qotto.
The Lagesse family owns 16.8 percent of IBL Group.
IBL is a renowned, multifaceted Mauritian conglomerate.
Lagesse and his siblings own a 16.8-percent joint stake in IBL Group.