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.
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.
The conflict arises from a lawsuit filed by 25-year-old Elizabeth Nadupoi Kimiti, accusing Mbaru of neglecting his parental duties.
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.
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.
Dyer & Blair, owned by Mbaru, has emerged triumphant in a $3.3-million legal battle against former KCB Director John Kung’u Kiarie.
Britam Holdings is a prominent diversified financial services conglomerate partly owned by Kenya’s richest investors.
Mbaru holds a 7.72-percent stake in Britam Holdings.
Mbaru owns a 7.72-percent stake in Britam Holdings.
Mbaru owns a substantial 7.72-percent stake in Britam Holdings.
Mbaru is one of Kenya’s wealthiest businessmen.
Mbaru still remains one of the Nairobi Securities Exchange’s wealthiest investors.