Aga Khan IV gains $4.5 million from Nairobi-based insurer Jubilee Holdings
This remarkable increase in the market value of his share further solidifies Aga Khan IV’s position as the richest investor on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Kenya
Bank led by Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi partners with MasterCard to expand cross-border payments
Under the visionary leadership of Mwangi, Equity Group has emerged as a dominant force in East and Central Africa.
Kenya’s wealthy Merali family suffers $3.2-million loss from Sasini Tea stake
The Merali family has seen the market value of their shares in Sasini drop by Ksh462.95 million ($3.15 million) in the past 21 days.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave to invest $50-million in Kenya
Flutterwave CEO and Co-Founder, Olugbenga Agboola disclosed this strategic move in a recent media interview held in Nairobi.
5 companies owned by Andrew Musangi, CBK board chair nominee
Beyond his impressive career, Musangi wields significant influence in Kenya’s corporate landscape and owns stakes in some companies.
Kenyan billionaire heiress’ husband, Andrew Musangi, approved as CBK chair nominee
Musangi is the founder of Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates (MMC), a prominent Kenyan legal firm.
Andrew Musangi, husband of Kenyan billionaire heiress, unveils $8-million wealth
Musangi, the incoming Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) chair is the founder of Mukite Musangi & Company Advocates (MMC).
Kenyan tycoon John Kimani acquires additional 5.46 million shares in Centum
John Kimani’s recent acquisition reflects his continued commitment to expanding his investment portfolio in Kenya’s thriving business landscape.
Bank led by Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki recoups $1.56-million loan from Centum unit
Muriuki owns a substantial two-percent stake in Co-operative Bank Group, translating to 117,471,300 ordinary shares.
Firm linked to Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi’s heirs to secure $20-million loan from IFC
Centum Real Estate (Centum RE) is a property developer linked to Robert Kirubi and Mary-Ann Musangi, heirs to the late tycoon Chris Kirubi’s business empire.
Firm linked to Chris Kirubi’s heirs grants $1.3 million in loans to Kenyan civil servants
Centum Investment is an East African-focused investment firm controlled by the family of the late Kenyan tycoon Chris Kirubi.
Kenyan tycoon James Mwangi’s Equity Group investment loses $5.9 million
Equity Group has become a dominant force in East and Central Africa under Mwangi, who owns 3.38 percent of the group.
Insurance firm linked to Kenya’s Peter Munga achieves $11.2 million in H1 profit
Munga owns a significant stake in Britam Holdings, with 72 million shares, making him one of its largest shareholders.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s stake in I&M slumps by $1.2 million
Shah owns a beneficial 10.98-percent stake in I&M Bank Group, translating to 178,514,362 ordinary shares.
Aga Khan IV’s stake in Nairobi-based insurer slumps by $3 million
Shah Karim al-Husayni, also known as Aga Khan IV, is best known for founding Nation Media Group, East Africa’s largest independent media organization.
Kenya’s largest landowners, Kenyatta family, to pocket $2.6 million from NCBA
The Kenyatta family owns a 13.2-percent stake in NCBA Group through the estate of their late father, Jomo Kenyatta.