Quickmart IPO|Read our analysis and how to applyLearn moreQuickmart IPO|Read our analysis and how to applyLearn moreQuickmart IPO|Read our analysis and how to applyLearn moreQuickmart IPO|Read our analysis and how to applyLearn moreQuickmart IPO|Read our analysis and how to applyLearn moreQuickmart IPO|Read our analysis and how to applyLearn more
Who We Are

About Us

Who We Are

Market pioneer established in 1954 — a pivotal player in the development and transformation of the local and regional capital markets.

Home/Who We Are

Our History

70 Years of Excellence

Dyer & Blair Investment Bank was founded in Nairobi in 1954 as a partnership of Stockbrokers Hickman & Grey. In that year, it became one of the six founding members of the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).

In 1956, Messrs Derek Ingram Dyer & Patrick Murdoch Blair took over ownership and changed the firm's name to Dyer & Blair. In 1983, Jimnah Mbaru acquired the firm and has since led it to become one of Africa's premier investment banks.

Dyer & Blair converted into a fully-fledged licensed investment bank in 2004 and operates across East Africa through wholly owned subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

Dyer & Blair History Timeline

Our Mission

"To be recognized as the regional leader in delivering innovative investment banking solutions through enhancing stakeholders value by providing fast, efficient, timely and competitive execution of client mandates."

What Drives Us

Our Values

01

Integrity

We strive to uphold the highest level of integrity in all our dealings.

02

Professionalism

We purpose to handle all our dealings with the highest level of professionalism.

03

Client Focus

We strive to help our clients achieve their investment needs.

04

Innovation

Through our diversified and experienced team, we come up with the best for you.

05

Vision

We strive to help you achieve your vision and offer creative solutions to help you achieve your desired goal.

06

Track Record

Dyer & Blair has an impressive track record recognized for significant transactions locally, regionally and internationally.

Key Milestones

Landmark Transactions

ALP 2026
KPC 2026
Safaricom 2025
HF Group 2024
New Vision 2024
Cipla 2023
MTN 2021
BOC 2021
NSE 2020
WPP 2020
Nakumatt 2019
Express 2019
Britam 2019
Britam 2018
I&M Rwanda 2017
KenGen 2016
Centum 2015
NSE
Britam 2014
Comanager 2014
CMC 2014
I&M 2013
City Trust 2013
Shelter Afrique 2012
Stanbic Bank 2009
Standard Chartered 2010
Bralirwa 2010
Transcentury 2011
Total 2009
CXB Bank 2009
Kenya Power 2010
Coop 2008
MRM 2008
New Vision 2008
Safaricom 2008
Uganda Clays Ltd
Helios 2007
Transaction
Access Kenya Group 2007
Sasini 2007
Mumias Sugar 2006
Sony Sugar
SomKen 2006
Equity 2006
Stanbic 2006
KenGen 2006
Scan Group 2006
Eveready 2006
ARM 2005
Kenya Power 2004
KCB 2004
Centum 1998
TPS 1997
National Bank 1996
KA 1996
CMC 1993
ALP 2026
KPC 2026
Safaricom 2025
HF Group 2024
New Vision 2024
Cipla 2023
MTN 2021
BOC 2021
NSE 2020
WPP 2020
Nakumatt 2019
Express 2019
Britam 2019
Britam 2018
I&M Rwanda 2017
KenGen 2016
Centum 2015
NSE
Britam 2014
Comanager 2014
CMC 2014
I&M 2013
City Trust 2013
Shelter Afrique 2012
Stanbic Bank 2009
Standard Chartered 2010
Bralirwa 2010
Transcentury 2011
Total 2009
CXB Bank 2009
Kenya Power 2010
Coop 2008
MRM 2008
New Vision 2008
Safaricom 2008
Uganda Clays Ltd
Helios 2007
Transaction
Access Kenya Group 2007
Sasini 2007
Mumias Sugar 2006
Sony Sugar
SomKen 2006
Equity 2006
Stanbic 2006
KenGen 2006
Scan Group 2006
Eveready 2006
ARM 2005
Kenya Power 2004
KCB 2004
Centum 1998
TPS 1997
National Bank 1996
KA 1996
CMC 1993

Recognition

Awards & Accolades

Award 2000
Award 2016 & 2017
Award 2007
Award 2008
Equities 2016
Best Broker
CMA Awards
Bond Dealer
Brokerage Award
Research Award
Best Investment Bank
Transaction Advisor
Award 2000
Award 2016 & 2017
Award 2007
Award 2008
Equities 2016
Best Broker
CMA Awards
Bond Dealer
Brokerage Award
Research Award
Best Investment Bank
Transaction Advisor