NCBA, backed by Kenya’s richest families, partners with fintech firm to boost African remittances
The collaboration aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more affordable.
The collaboration aims to make money transfers faster, safer, and more affordable.
Ndegwa sees $3.82-million gain as NCBA Group shares surge 16.8 percent on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Ndegwa, the former chairman of Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority, owns 4.57 percent of the Nairobi-based financial services conglomerate.
This initiative marks a significant step in the bank’s commitment to enhancing its workforce’s expertise in emerging technologies.
NCBA Bank invests Ksh644 million ($5 million) in cybersecurity, enhancing firewalls amid rising cyber threats in Kenya.
This move allows NCBA to enter the trustee services market, providing clients with more investment options and reinforcing its commitment to comprehensive financial services.
John Gachora, the managing director of NCBA Group, attributed the lender’s strong financial results in the first quarter of 2024 to the growth and resilience of its diversified business model.
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.
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 $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.
Ndegwa, a director on the board of NCBA Group, holds a commanding 4.63-percent stake in the leading lender, translating to 76,336,855 ordinary shares.
Ndegwa holds a sizable 4.63-percent stake in the leading lender, translating to 76,336,855 ordinary shares.
This recent surge solidifies Ndegwa’s position as one of Kenya’s wealthiest investors.
NCBA Group is a Nairobi-based financial services conglomerate partially owned by the Kenyatta family renowned as Kenya’s largest landowners.
Ndegwa, the former chairman of the Capital Markets Authority is a top figure in the Kenyan business scene.