HF Group launches diaspora money transfer product

HF Group launches diaspora money transfer product

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). […]

Tavaziva Madzinga takes over from Benson Wairegi as Britam Managing Director

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 […]

Britam chair Andrew Hollas retires, Said Karama picked in acting role

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

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 […]

Transition at Britam as Benson Wairegi Hands over Leadership to Tavaziva Madzinga

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

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 […]

Britam Pumps Sh1bn Capital Injection into HF Group to boost SME’s lending

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 […]