Kuramo invests Sh535m more in Centum-owned fund manager

Kuramo invests Sh535m more in Centum-owned fund manager

Kuramo co-chief executive Shaka Kariuki. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG New York-headquartered Kuramo Capital has inked a deal with Centum Nabo Capital committing to invest a further Sh535 million ($5 million) in the third-party fund manager. The follow-on commitment agreement brings Kuramo’s commitment in Nabo to Sh1.07 billion, according to the statement released by […]

Mall landlords push out foreign retailers with dollar-based rents payment demands

Mall landlords push out foreign retailers with dollar-based rents payment demands

South African retailer TFG is set to exit Kenya alleging that landlords are asking for dollar-based rentals, Reuters has reported. TFG Group Chief Executive Anthony Thunström also said that over the last six-months, the Kenyan government has increased import duties, in some cases doubling them. “It’s totally, utterly unviable to be in Kenya. We’ve given […]

Mall landlords push out foreign retailers with dollar-based rents payment demands

Mall landlords push out foreign retailers with dollar-based rents payment demands

South African retailer TFG is set to exit Kenya alleging that landlords are asking for dollar-based rentals, Reuters has reported. TFG Group Chief Executive Anthony Thunström also said that over the last six-months, the Kenyan government has increased import duties, in some cases doubling them. “It’s totally, utterly unviable to be in Kenya. We’ve given […]