Benson Wairegi

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BUSINESSMARKETS

The 20 Richest Kenyan Investors On The NSE

The exchange currently has 66 listed companies, two of which are cross-listed from Rwanda and Uganda. Its market capitalization currently stands at 2.85...

Britam headquarters in Nairobi. The firm expects to conclude a restructuring process in May 2021.
BUSINESSECONOMYMARKETS

Britam Sends 138 Workers Home as Restructuring Begins

The firm, which recently appointed strategy expert Tavaziva Madzinga as CEO following the retirement of Benson Wairegi after 40 years at the firm,...

Benson Wairegi (right) hands over to new Britam Holdings Plc Managing Director Tavaziva Madzinga on February 1, 2021.
LEADERSHIPMARKETS

After 40 Years in Charge, Britam Boss Wairegi Hands Over to New CEO

Wairegi spent 40 years at Britam, most of them at the helm.

Britam CEO Benson Wairegi addressing a past press conference
FEATURED STORY

Britam CEO Postpones Retirement Amid Search for Successor

Wairegi has been at the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm for 40 years.

During the launch of the product Britam Holdings Plc Group Managing Director, Dr Benson Wairegi said cybercrime will continue to become more advanced not just in the financial sector, but also in many industries across the region www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED STORY

Britam Steps in as Cost of Cybersecurity Hits Sh31b

The Cyber Insurance product comes at an opportune time when companies require protection and a safety net in the event of a cyber-attack

FEATURED STORY

Britam shareholders to get Sh756m dividend

Company attributes 17% rise to enhanced dividends earned by the group mainly from subsidiaries which recorded improved performance despite a dip in net...

STOCKS

Britam lists 360.8m new shares after AfricInvest deal

The decision by AfricInvest to invest in Britam came less than a month after the International Finance Corporation (IFC) released Ksh 3.6 billion...

FEATURED STORY

Britam launches unit-linked investment product

Imarika allows investors to invest with as little as Ksh 1,000 with subsequent top ups of any amounts, depending on one’s saving ability

FEATURED STORY

Britam seeks to lay off 100 employees

Group MD Benson Wairegi says Britam has an obligation to remain agile, relevant and responsive to the changing market conditions as expected of...