Britam, owned by Kenya's richest investors, eyes investors with fixed-income dollar fund
This strategic move aims to tap into the growing interest in dollar-denominated instruments.
This strategic move aims to tap into the growing interest in dollar-denominated instruments.
DRC’s liberalized insurance sector, valued at $300 million in 2023, presents substantial growth prospects for Britam Holdings.
Thanks to the surge in Britam shares, Mbaru’s stake in the Kenya-based diversified financial services group is worth Ksh748.8 million ($5.77 million).
This move, aimed at shoring up the unit’s liquidity, brings Britam’s total cash injection into the fund to Ksh6.9 billion ($53.1 million) as of December 2023.
Key shareholders, including prominent Kenyan business figures like Mbaru, Munga, Mwangi, and Michuki, lend further credence to the company’s standing.
As a non-executive director on Britam’s board, Mbaru holds a beneficial stake of 5.15 percent, comprising 130,000,000 shares in the company.
Munga owns a significant stake in Britam Holdings, with 72 million shares, making him one of its largest shareholders.
Leading Kenyan billionaires such as Mbaru, Munga, and Mwangi hold significant stakes within the conglomerate.
As a non-executive director on Britam Holdings’ board, Mbaru holds a beneficial stake of 130,000,000 shares in the company.
While Mbaru’s recent transaction has reduced his stake in Britam, he remains the company’s largest individual shareholder.
Munga holds a substantial 72 million shares in Britam Holdings.
Wairegi owns a beneficial 4.02-percent stake in the Kenyan investment holding.
Munga owns 72 million Britam shares.
Mbaru holds a 7.72-percent stake in Britam Holdings.