Episode Details

Welcome to Mwango Capital Podcast where we discuss pertinent issues regarding African capital markets. This week we host the Centum CEO James Mworia.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:22 What Inspires You?

00:09:09 What Makes a Great Business Leader

00:12:24 Centum’s Business

00:24:42 Opportunities and Future Growth

00:28:53 Key Areas to Grow EBITDA

00:36:06 Amu Power Failures and Lessons Learnt

00:41:11 Dividend Payments and the Future Outlook

00:46:31 Share Price and Share Buybacks

00:52:03 Evaluating the Company’s Financial Statements

00:58:01 Accounting and Accounting Practices

01:04:53 The High Yield Portfolio

01:07:21 Exits

01:10:27 Centum’s Business Model

01:13:55 Synergies Between The Portfolio Companies

01:15:23 Capital Allocation

01:19:45 Regional Expansion

01:22:36 Reflections, Lessons And The Vision

01:24:58 Kindest Thing and Closing Remarks