NCBA, backed by Kenya's richest families, unveils $6 million digital banking
NCBA unveils a $6 million digital platform with Intellect Global to enhance corporate banking and expand its digital reach in Kenya.
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Merali family's Sameer Africa closes $7.1 million land sale to slash debt
Sameer Africa finalizes $7.1 million land sale after years of delay, using proceeds to cut debt as profit hits a decade high, driven by forex gains and lower costs.
NCBA, backed by Kenya's richest families, posts $42.3 million Q1 profit
NCBA, backed by Kenya’s elite families, posted a modest 3.41% Q1 profit rise to $42.4 million despite loan book contraction and macroeconomic headwinds.
Sasini, backed by Kenya’s Merali family, reports $4.3 million loss for 2024
Sasini has reported a full-year loss of $4.3 million for 2024, despite seeing a 20.55% increase in revenue and a 54.52% growth in assets.
Sasini, controlled by Kenya’s wealthy Merali family posts $22 million in revenue in H1 2024
The Merali family holds a majority stake of 65.46 percent in Sasini Plc, valued at approximately $25 million.
Backed by Kenya’s richest, NCBA Bank hikes loan rates: What it means for your wallet
NCBA Bank Kenya justified the increase, citing the need to align with prevailing market conditions.
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.
Backed by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA provides $11.96-million loan to Mauritius firm
Partially owned by prominent Kenyan families such as Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa, the conglomerate remains steadfast in strengthening operations within Kenya while expanding its footprint across the region.
Controlled by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA posts $162.7-million profit in 2023
NCBA’s board of directors recently recommended a final dividend of Ksh3 per share, bringing the full-year payout to Ksh4.75 (0.04) per share.
Kenya’s wealthy Merali family gains $1.87 million from Sasini Tea stake in 15 days
The multimillionaire Merali family holds a controlling stake of 65.46 percent in Sasini Tea, representing 168,856,800 ordinary shares in the group, presently valued at $25.78 million.
Led by Kenya’s richest families, NCBA secures $50-million loan from Proparco
The $50-million loan from Proparco represents a significant milestone for NCBA Group as it continues to drive sustainable economic growth and support SMEs in Kenya.
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.
Kenya’s Merali family gains nearly $1.2 million from Sasini Tea stake in 19 days
With a majority stake of 65.46 percent, Kenya’s Merali family holds the largest share in Sasini Tea.
Kenya’s Merali family suffers almost $4-million loss from Sasini Tea stake
Boasting a majority 65.46-percent stake in the company, the Merali family has long been regarded as one of the wealthiest families in Kenya.
Lender linked to Kenya’s richest families to raise interest rates for second time
NCBA Group counts some of Kenya’s richest families among its shareholders, including the Kenyatta, Merali, and Ndegwa families.