Kenya is the economic powerhouse of East Africa and has a well-developed economy in the following sectors : financial services, tourism, manufacturing and services. Our equity holdings in Kenya are mainly in financial services, including asset management, banking, life and general insurance.

British American Insurance is the leading life insurance company in the country with 13 offices and more than 700 staff and agents. British American Asset Management provides fund and asset management services and has assets worth over USD 50m under management.

We also have significant stakes in the much-acclaimed Equity Bank – recipient of several prestigious awards, namely: ‘Best Bank in Kenya’ Award 2008, ‘Best Microfinance Bank in Africa Awards 2008’, ‘Best Performing A1 100 company in Africa 2008’, among others.