Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki-led bank’s wealth arm hits $1.7 billion in assets under management
Co-op Trust’s assets have quadrupled since 2014, rising from Ksh52.5 billion ($392.4 million) to Ksh218.38 billion ($1.7 billion) in 2023.
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Kenya’s wealthy Merali family loses $1.2 million from Sasini Tea stake
Despite this setback, the Merali family remains one of the wealthiest investors on the NSE and a prominent figure among Kenya’s richest families.
Bamburi Cement, backed by Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel, to distribute $15 million to shareholder
The proposed dividend payout represents a notable increase from the previous dividend of Ksh0.75 ($0.00563) per share, amounting to Ksh272 million ($2 million).
Kenyan entrepreneur Tesh Mbaabu’s startup shuts down B2B distribution unit after $40-million fundraise
Kenyan entrepreneur, Mbaabu, CEO of MarketForce, cited challenging profit margins and a funding drought as primary reasons behind the decision.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah loses $6.2 million from I&M Bank stake
This contrasts sharply with the $6.9-million profit he made between Feb. 14 and March 26 when the value of his I&M Bank Group stake soared from $23.47 million to $30.43 million.
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank provides $3.75-million boost to brokerage unit
The loan, marking an increase from the previous year’s advances, underscores Co-op Bank’s steadfast support for Kingdom Securities.
Kenyan entrepreneur Thomas Njeru’s Pula raises $20 million to broaden insurance access for farmers
Pula’s successful fundraising round underscores the growing recognition of the vital role played by insurtech in bolstering climate resilience for smallholder farmers.
Kenya’s richest banker James Mwangi loses $3.3 million from stake in Equity Group
Mwangi, Kenya’s richest banker, holds a 3.38-percent stake in Equity Group. This equates to 127,809,180 ordinary shares.
Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval’s Devki Group secures $32.7-million credit facility
The news of this substantial credit facility coincides with Narendra Raval’s decision to shift a significant portion of Devki Group’s business accounts to Stanbic Bank Kenya.
Kenyan tycoon Suresh Bhagwanji Shah’s I&M targets 100 branches in Kenya by 2026
The group kicked off its Kenyan expansion in mid-January with the inauguration of eight new branches.
Kenyan banker James Mwangi leads Equity’s expansion into general and health insurance
The expansion follows a successful foray into life insurance in 2022 and subsequent approval from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) in May 2023 to establish a general insurance company.
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank to distribute $66.45-million dividend
The proposed dividend marks a significant milestone for the group and reflects its strong financial position.
Britam, backed by top Kenyan magnates, sees profits surge to $24.1 million
Key shareholders, including prominent Kenyan business figures like Mbaru, Munga, Mwangi, and Michuki, lend further credence to the company’s standing.
Equity Group led by Kenyan banker James Mwangi to reward shareholders with $114.4-million dividend
With Mwangi at the helm, the conglomerate remains on course for sustainable expansion and prosperity within the African financial sector.
Aga Khan IV’s investment surges by $3.6 million as Jubilee Holdings’ shares rise
The recent uptrend in Jubilee shares has boosted the market value of Aga Khan’s stake in the insurer by Ksh481.15 million ($3.63 million) over the past 10 days.
Kenyan top executive James Ndegwa gains over $3.4 million from NCBA stake
This highlights Ndegwa’s standing among Kenya’s top investors, solidifying his position among the nation’s leading businessmen.