HF Group CEO Robert Kibaara with Interswitch Kenya country manager Romana Rajput (left), and Ag HFC MD Regina Anyika during the launch of the HF Whizz International Money Transfer. HF Group has partnered with Interswitch Group, a leading digital payments and commerce company, to expand its digital banking services to include International Money Transfer (IMT). […]
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Tavaziva Madzinga takes over from Benson Wairegi as Britam Managing Director
Britam Group Managing Director, Benson Wairegi, officially handed over the company’s leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga. The appointment is effective February 1st 2021. Mr. Wairegi’s service at Britam spans over 40 years. While handing over the reins of leadership to Madzinga, Wairegi welcomed the new Group Managing Director and wished him well in his new position […]
Walter Andrew Hollas retires as Britam Holdings Chairman and Director
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3- Walter Andrew Hollas has stepped down as the chairman and director of the board of Britam Holdings after nearly three and a half years in the position. Hollas, who became Britam chairman in August 2017 has resigned from his position in line with the recommendations that board members retire when they […]
Britam chair Andrew Hollas retires, Said Karama picked in acting role
Insurance Group Britam Holdings #ticker:BRTM has appointed Mohamed Said Karama as its acting chairman to replace Walter Andrew Hollas, who has retired. Mr Karama has been the insurer’s deputy chairman since May last year. “The Board welcomes the appointment of Mr Karama and looks forward to benefit from his leadership, skills, knowledge and experience,” Britam […]
HF Group secures Sh1 billion capital injection from Britam
Housing Finance (HF) Group is set to receive an Sh1 billion capital injection from Britam Holdings ahead of its transformation into a full-service bank. HF Group Chief Executive Robert Kibaara said the funds would accelerate the lender’s operations, boost small and medium enterprise (SME) lending as well as finance the affordable housing segment. “The investment […]
HF gets Sh1bn capital from Britam
HF chief executive Robert Kibaara (left) with Britam group managing director Benson Wairegi during the signing of a Sh1 billion capital deal yesterday at Britam Towers, Nairobi. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG Mortgage financier HF Group has received Sh1 billion from its top shareholder Britam Holdings to boost the lender’s capital and loans outside […]
Transition at Britam as Benson Wairegi Hands over Leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 2 – After 40 years of diligent service, most of it at the pinnacle; steering Britam Holdings Plc as Group Managing Director, the C-suite doors at Britam revolved today when Benson Wairegi, formally handed over the company’s reins of leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga effective today February 1st 2021. Wairegi leaves the NSE-listed […]
Kenya: Transition At Britam As Benson Wairegi Hands Over Leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga
Nairobi — After 40 years of diligent service, most of it at the pinnacle; steering Britam Holdings Plc as Group Managing Director, the C-suite doors at Britam revolved today when Benson Wairegi, formally handed over the company’s reins of leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga effective today February 1st 2021. Wairegi leaves the NSE-listed company, happy with […]
HF Group secures Sh1 billion capital injection from Britam
HF Group CEO Robert Kibaara (second left) signs an agreement with outgoing Britam Group Managing Director Benson Wairegi (right) that will see the lender get Sh1 billion. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Housing Finance (HF) Group is set to receive an Sh1 billion capital injection from Britam Holdings ahead of its transformation into a full-service bank. HF […]
Britam Pumps Sh1bn Capital Injection into HF Group to boost SME’s lending
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21-HF Group has signed a deal with Britam Holdings that will see the Group receive Sh1 billion tier 2 capital injection as part of the broader strategy to power growth and cement its full-service banking strategy. HF Group CEO Robert Kibaara said the funds will help accelerate the bank’s operations boosting SME […]