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Access Bank will conclude South Africa’s Bidvest acquistion for $133 million
Access Holdings Plc is acquiring Bidvest Bank Holdings Ltd. for 2.3 billion rand ($133 million). The acquisition price is lower than the initial valuation of 2.8 billion rand ($159 million).
Kenya to force large companies to back startups with their CSR funds
Kenya plans to compel large companies to allocate a portion of their CSR budgets to fund startups and innovators. The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is drafting a proposal for a national policy to channel CSR allocations into an innovation fund.
Access Bank Plc Completes Acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK)
Access Bank Plc has formally completed its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group. NBK is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank Plc, strengthening its presence in Kenya.
Access Bank finalises National Bank of Kenya acquisition
Access Bank Plc completed its acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group. The transaction received all necessary regulatory approvals and was finalized on May 30, 2025.
Access Bank sets 2025 finish line for $100M acquisition of KCB unit
Access Bank will finalize its acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya by the end of Q3 2025. The acquisition is valued at approximately $100 million, enhancing Access Bank's foothold in Kenya.
