KCB to spend Sh6bn in buying Rwandan, Tanzanian banks
Tuesday May 11 2021
KCB Group CEO Joshua Oigara (right) Chairman Andrew Kairu (centre) and Group CFO Lawrence Kimathi during the release of the full-year result. PHOTO | POOL
By VICTOR JUMA
Summary
KCB Group will spend a total of Sh6 billion to acquire two banks in Rwanda and Tanzania from London-listed Atlas Mara limited.
The amount has increased after KCB sought to make a full buyout of the Rwandan bank by making an offer to its minority shareholders who hold a combined 38 percent stake.
KCB Group #ticker:KCB will spend a total of Sh6 billion to acquire two banks in Rwanda and Tanzania from London-listed Atlas Mara limited.