On an October Monday morning four years ago, Richard Boro Ndungu, a partner at audit firm KPMG Kenya, was informed by the chief executive that an investigation was being launched over his conduct. The CEO, Josephat Mwaura, asked him to hand over his mobile phones and laptop so they could be forensically imaged to determine […]
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Kenya: The Importance of Public Mergers and Acquisitions
As the prospects of an economic recovery begin to take shape, there is a deep desire among Kenyans to rebuild wealth in the new economy. For many, there is a great need to diversify beyond the traditional assets and venture into new areas. Most Kenyans will fondly remember with great nostalgia Safaricom’s Initial Public Offer […]
Kenya: NSE plugs derivatives market into global data platform Refinitiv
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has integrated its data for its derivatives market with global data platform Refinitiv, giving investors across the globe a real-time view of the market. London Stock Exchange listed Refinitiv runs the Elektron Real Time platform that will now carry the updates on the NSE’s single stock futures and index futures products. […]
Kenya: The Importance of Public Mergers and Acquisitions
As the prospects of an economic recovery begin to take shape, there is a deep desire among Kenyans to rebuild wealth in the new economy. For many, there is a great need to diversify beyond the traditional assets and venture into new areas. Most Kenyans will fondly remember with great nostalgia Safaricom’s Initial Public Offer […]
The importance of public mergers and acquisitions
Mr. Gichinga is Chief Economist at Mentoria Economics By Ken Gichinga As the prospects of an economic recovery begin to take shape, there is a deep desire among Kenyans to rebuild wealth in the new economy. For many, there is a great need to diversify beyond the traditional assets and venture into new areas. Most […]
Britam vets executives afresh amid layoff of 138 staff
Britam new chief executive Tavaziva Madzinga. PHOTO | COURTESY Insurance group Britam Holdings is moving to implement the restructuring of its top executive team, with individuals being assessed for redeployment to other roles or exit under a voluntary early retirement (VER) plan. Sources familiar with the matter said the long-serving executives started attending the interviews […]
Kenya: NSE plugs derivatives market into global data platform Refinitiv
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has integrated its data for its derivatives market with global data platform Refinitiv, giving investors across the globe a real-time view of the market. London Stock Exchange listed Refinitiv runs the Elektron Real Time platform that will now carry the updates on the NSE’s single stock futures and index futures products. […]
NMG Tops The NSE With 9.89%, Kenya Re Comes Second
The Nation Media Group was the top gainer of the day at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday, March 2, 2020, with 9.89 percent at the price of 19.45 shillings per share. Kenya Re-Insurance was the second top gainer with 4.84 percent at the price of 2.60 shillings per share followed by Longhorn Publishers […]
EAPCC interim MD fired amid board split rumour
Workers at the East African Portland Cement plant (PHOTO: FILE) The board at troubled cement manufacturer East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has shown acting managing director Stephen Nthei the door. In a statement on Wednesday, the board named company insider Daniel Kiprono the new acting MD, ending Nthei’s 19-month stint at the helm. “The […]
Unclaimed cash, shares, dividends cross Sh50bn
Unclaimed cash, shares and dividends surrendered to a State agency have crossed the Sh50 billion mark as investors including tycoons show disinterest in reclaiming the idle assets. Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (Ufaa) on Monday revealed the idle assets stood at Sh51.4 billion in December, up from Sh43 billion in June, reflecting a growth of 19 […]