Kenya's wealthy Merali family acquires stake in pharmaceutical glass plant
The family of the late Naushad Merali is taking half of a pharmaceutical glass plant at Mombasa's Dongo Kundu economic zone.
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The family of the late Naushad Merali is taking half of a pharmaceutical glass plant at Mombasa's Dongo Kundu economic zone.
Sasini Plc, majority owned by Kenya's Merali family, has cancelled the planned Sh7.9 billion sale of its Gulmarg coffee estate after the buyer failed to meet contractual obligations.
This marks a 460% jump from last year, driven by forex gains and lower finance costs after clearing all debts.
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.
This latest decline has further impacted the Merali family’s stake, reducing its value to Ksh2.54 billion ($19.63 million) as of Nov. 22.
The Merali family holds a majority stake of 65.46 percent in Sasini Plc, valued at approximately $25 million.
Despite this setback, the Merali family remains one of the wealthiest investors on the NSE and a prominent figure among Kenya’s richest families.
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.
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.
This surge solidifies the Merali family’s position as prominent investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with their extensive investments establishing them among the wealthiest families in Kenya.
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.
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.
The Merali family, overseeing the estate of the late tycoon Naushad Merali, commands a 74-percent stake in Sameer Africa.
Despite the recent downturn in Sasini’s share price, the Kenyan Merali family remains one of the wealthiest families in the country.
Billionaires.Africa has identified and monitored five prominent companies held by the Kenyan Merali family.
With a 65.46-percent stake, Kenya’s Merali family holds the largest share in Sasini Tea.