Garang Mayom Malek Divested Crawford Capital Shares
The former executive terminated his business involvement with the firm in 2022 to restructure his ownership.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Financial Services
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Garang Mayom Malek divested his 50% shareholding in Crawford Capital and ended his executive responsibilities in 2022. This move aimed to separate his interests from the company's South Sudan operations.
Why it matters
The divestment allowed Malek to realign his business portfolio, leading to the establishment of separate international entities detached from his previous South Sudan-based holdings.
Malek held a 50% shareholding in Crawford Capital, which maintained a 90% stake in the South Sudanese firm Capital Pay Ltd. He currently serves as a director for UK-registered entities with company numbers 16137715 and 16160215.
The players
Garang Mayom Malek
The former chief executive of Crawford Capital who reorganized his business interests in 2022.
Crawford Capital
An investment firm that held a 90% stake in Capital Pay Ltd in South Sudan.
Capital Pay Ltd
A payment services entity with operations in South Sudan and a registered branch in the United Kingdom.
The details
Malek separated his management profile from the South Sudan entities by establishing new operations under Capital Pay International and Capital Pay Software Solutions Ltd. These new companies do not conduct business within South Sudan, marking a complete shift in his corporate focus.
Timeline
Malek divested his shares and ended his involvement with Crawford Capital in 2022.
He was appointed director of Capital Pay Software Solutions Ltd on January 2, 2025.
He was appointed director of the UK-based Capital Pay Ltd on October 8, 2025.
Malek published his official account of these business transitions on October 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition reflects a broader trend of executives divesting from regional operations to pursue independent international ventures. By separating his interests from South Sudan holdings, Malek repositions himself within the global financial services sector.
Consumers engaging with Capital Pay International or the new software solutions should note that these entities operate independently of the legacy South Sudan business. This change clarifies the corporate structure for clients seeking services from the new UK-registered entities.
The takeaway
Business owners looking to exit partnerships or regional operations should prioritize clear documentation of divestment to prevent future ownership disputes. Maintaining distinct entity separation protects new ventures from the liabilities of previous business associations.
Further reading
Learn more about corporate ownership shifts in the Financial Services sector.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kenya Today.
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