
CIC Group, linked to Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki, unveils $5.6 million bonus issue
It underscores CIC Group’s commitment to enhancing superior shareholder value while strengthening liquidity and accessibility in the market.
It underscores CIC Group’s commitment to enhancing superior shareholder value while strengthening liquidity and accessibility in the market.
Co-op Bank posts a record $197.1 million profit for 2024, driven by strong revenue growth, efficiency gains, and a 12.5% rise in total operating income.
Kenya’s Co-operative Bank achieves remarkable growth, boosts global visibility, and plans local expansion.
Co-op Bank reports 4.4-percent profit growth despite rising costs from expansion and staff investment.
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Gideon Muriuki’s increased stake in CIC Group, alongside his 1.75 percent stake in Co-op Bank, solidifies his position among the wealthiest investors on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Gideon Muriuki, a leading Kenyan tycoon, and the CEO of Co-op Bank, holds the largest individual stake in CIC Group at 5.27 percent, representing 137,824,304 shares,
The bank aims to open 15 new branches this year, reaching 210 outlets. Recent openings include Imaara Mall on Mombasa Road and Ugunja in Siaya.
Muriuki, who has played a pivotal role in the bank’s expansion, holds a two-percent stake in the group, now valued at more than $12 million.
Muriuki, Co-op Bank’s CEO and managing director, welcomed the financing, emphasizing the critical need to bolster support for women-owned businesses.
Co-op Trust’s assets have quadrupled since 2014, rising from Ksh52.5 billion ($392.4 million) to Ksh218.38 billion ($1.7 billion) in 2023.
The loan, marking an increase from the previous year’s advances, underscores Co-op Bank’s steadfast support for Kingdom Securities.
The proposed dividend marks a significant milestone for the group and reflects its strong financial position.
Gideon Muriuki’s $2.6 million gain underscores the positive impact of his leadership at Co-op Bank.
Muriuki, who was instrumental in the Co-op Bank’s expansion, owns a two-percent stake in the leading financial services group.