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Saturday 31 October 2026 · updated 10:04 London
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Competition Authority clears Credinvest takeover of Rafiki Microfinance Bank

Acquisition · in progressTuesday 27 October 2026

The Competition Authority of Kenya approved Credinvest's proposed acquisition of 100 per cent of Rafiki Microfinance Bank, per a Gazette notice under Section 46(6) of the Competition Act. The clearance is a regulatory step before the deal can complete.

Full ownership change of a Kenyan microfinance bank moves it closer to a new controlling investor.

Key facts
Event
Acquisition · in progress
Date
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Acquirer
Credinvest International Corporate Finance Limited
Target
Rafiki Microfinance Bank Limited
Regulator
Competition Authority of Kenya
Original reports
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