Led by Kenyan exec Priscilla Gathungu, Java expands with two outlets in Nairobi
Under the leadership of CEO Priscilla Gathungu, appointed in November 2022, the company has pursued an aggressive expansion strategy.
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Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel’s Bamburi Cement expects $2.57 million in savings with solar plants
Patel, a Kenyan multimillionaire and owner of a 4.12-percent stake in Bamburi Cement through his private investment company, Aksaya Investment.
Aga Khan IV gains $1.7 million from stake in Nairobi-based insurer
Through the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, Aga Khan IV owns 37.98 percent of Jubilee Holdings and 11.85 percent of its Mauritian subsidiary.
Kenya’s wealthy Merali family loses $1.9 million from investment in Sasini Tea
The Merali family, holding a majority 65.46-percent stake in the agribusiness firm valued at more than $23 million, ranks as Sasini’s largest shareholder.
Kenyan businessman John Kimani becomes Centum’s third-largest shareholder
His move comes as shares remain attractively priced on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani among directors accused of $2 million in irregular payments
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has summoned top executives, including Kimani and Kakuzi Managing Director Christopher Flower.
Family feud erupts over Naivas shares as heirs of Kenyan business titan seek control
Newton Kagira Mukuha, in his application, argued that certain assets within the estate have not been properly distributed, expressing worries over lack of representation.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval takes over Rwandan cement giant in $84-million deal
Devki Group Founder and Chairman Narendra Raval announced the completion of the acquisition, expressing enthusiasm about the prospects it holds for both countries.
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani acquires 8.64 million shares in East Africa’s largest telecom firm
The businessman’s increased stake further solidifies his position as one of the leading investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Kenyan tycoon Peter Njonjo’s Twiga Foods settles debt dispute with Google Cloud reseller
The conflict between the two companies began in September 2023 when Google Cloud Services provider Incentro Africa filed a lawsuit against Twiga Foods.
Kenyan billionaire Baloobhai Patel boosts stake in Co-op Bank with $1.43-million investment
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.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s I&M Bank launches eight new branches
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.
Kenyan tycoon Kiprop ‘Buzeki’ Bundotich forced to lay off 300 staff amid soaring fuel prices
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.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi leads Cogebanque into merger with Equity Bank Rwanda
Equity Group envisions expanding opportunities for wealth creation while upholding the highest standards of service excellence, innovation, and financial inclusion.
Kenyan Ndegwa family-linked ILAM Fahari continues NSE trading amid pending delisting
Last August, ICEA Lion Asset Management, controlled by the heirs of the late Kenyan banking magnate Philip Ndegwa, extended a buyout offer totaling $2.77 million.
Kenyan multimillionaire banker James Mwangi faces $19.2-million loss in 2023
This follows the financial setback he experienced in 2022 when Equity Group shares dropped significantly with Mwangi’s stake in the lender declining by $13 million.