Kenyan tycoon Ronald Karauri’s SportPesa backs local boxing again
SportPesa, led by Ronald Karauri, renews support for Kenyan boxing, backing local fighters and grassroots programs after six years away.
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Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion after Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s $1 billion pledge
Kenya moves ahead with a $1.5 billion highway deal after Tony Elumelu’s $1 billion pledge to support new infrastructure projects.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu commits $1 billion to Kenya infrastructure
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu commits $1 billion to Kenya’s infrastructure projects after meeting President William Ruto.
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, unveils $232 million plan to overhaul Kenya’s education
Safaricom rolls out a $232 million plan to modernize education across Kenya with digital tools and training.
Somali businessman Abdiweli Hassan to invest $503 million in Kenya’s Tatu City
Somali businessman Abdiweli Hassan plans a $503 million mixed-use project at Kenya’s Tatu City, expanding his footprint from retail into urban development.
Peter Ndegwa-led Safaricom invests $777 million in Kenyan suppliers
Safaricom, led by Peter Ndegwa, invested $777.6 million in Kenyan suppliers in 2025, strengthening local enterprises, jobs, and sustainable economic growth.
Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel buys more Absa Bank shares worth $4.8 million
Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel boosts Absa Bank stake by $4.8 million, increasing his holdings to 1.72 percent.
Samuel Dossou-Aworet-backed Tullow sells Kenya assets to Gulf Energy
Tullow Oil has completed the $120 million sale of its Kenya assets to Gulf Energy, handing a local firm control of long-delayed oil hopes.
Kenyatta family took in up to $22 million in 2022 from Nairobi Expressway build
The Kenyatta family earned up to $22 million in 2022 from land and sand deals during the $682 million Nairobi Expressway construction, records show.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi confirms Equity Group’s first UAE branch coming by end of 2025
Equity Group targets UAE expansion by Q4 2025 as part of a broader push to deepen Africa–Middle East trade and investment ties.
Kenyan executive Peter Ndegwa pockets $2.3 million salary from Safaricom
Kenyan CEO Peter Ndegwa received $2.3 million from Safaricom, reflecting growth in share-based awards despite profit declines.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi's Equity Group to auction vehicles in $2.3 million loan dispute
Kenya’s High Court cleared Equity Bank to auction 30 vehicles to recover a $2.34 million debt, underscoring rising defaults and tougher enforcement on distressed borrowers.
Equity Group, led by James Mwangi, receives approval to launch UAE office
This marks a significant milestone in the bank’s international expansion strategy as it seeks to deepen global connectivity and access new markets.
Mary-Ann Musangi’s HACO Industries completes second phase of solar expansion
The new system adds 311 solar panels and will generate about 180 kWh of power, covering roughly 60 percent of that division’s energy needs.
Ally Awadh’s Lake Gas receives Nigerian cooking gas shipment to cut prices in Kenya
Lake Gas, led by Ally Awadh, lands Nigerian LPG at Kenya’s Vipingo terminal to lower prices and boost East Africa’s clean energy supply.
Britam, backed by Kenya’s elite, reverses $16 million paper loss on HF investment
Britam has reversed a $16 million impairment loss on HF Group, signaling renewed confidence and bolstering its capital position after strong 2024 earnings.