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Firms pull out all stops to pamper top CEOs amid fierce talent war

From left: KCB Group CEO Paul Russo, EABL Group Managing Director and CEO Jane Karuku, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa and Equity Group CEO James Mwangi. [File, Standard] 

Blue-chip companies are sparing no expense to retain and attract top executive talent, with lavish compensation packages for CEOs becoming the norm.

This trend is highlighted in newly released annual reports, which show significant pay hikes and perks for leaders of the nation's largest firms, including East African Breweries Ltd (EABL), major banks, and telcos.

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