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Britam, All the Way From 1920

Just how did some obscure company in the Bahamas would become one of Kenya’s premier insurance and financial service providers? Well the story starts in a city called Nassau; way back in 1920.
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Introducing….. Britam

We have seen them everywhere. I am Britam ads pop up round every corner but who exactly is Britam. This series will take you through demysitfying the financial service provider and help you understand them a little more.
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Conservancy to Build Houses Next to Wildlife Reserve

Ol Pejeta Conservancy has announced plans for the construction of an estate that will be located next to a wildlife reserve on the outskirts of Nanyuki town. The project, dubbed Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate is part of an initiative aimed at generating income that will…
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Making Money Last After Retirement

Once you retire you may find yourself burning a hole in your retirement fund faster than you can plug it. It happens to the best of us. So what do you do to stop it?
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What You Need to Know About Individual Retirement Plans

They say that it's never too early to begin to invest in your retirement. Even when making this choice you have several options, so just what do you need to know to help you pick best for yourself?
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8 Crucial Things When Applying for a Construction Loan

A report by NIC Bank and Housing Finance states that Kenyans are in desperate need of decent and affordable housing. The survey reports that 84% of the country’s urban population lacks the means to even take up a mortgage. In light of these developments, some lenders have…
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Government Pushes for Transparency in the Insurance Sector

The Internal Revenue Authority (IRA) is making moves to ensure transparency and effective service delivery within the insurance sector. According to the Authority, the initiative will enable Kenyans to better understand their cover policies as well as enforce a more open system of information within the…
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Tallest Residential Building in Nairobi Set for Construction

Kenya is set to see the construction of a 22 storey luxury apartment and business complex that will be the tallest residential building in Nairobi. The project, dubbed Le’ Mac, follows the recent luxury housing boom which has prompted developers like My…
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Government to Educate Insurance Stakeholders on New Draft Guidelines

The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) plans to host a workshop on draft guidelines for the insurance sector today. According to the Authority’s CEO and Commissioner, Sammy Makove, the IRA will be targeting stakeholders within the industry. Participants will include representatives from the country’s insurance companies as…
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Flexible Housing Loans, What You Need To Know

A flexible mortgage is a housing loan that gives the borrower the freedom to make payments whenever the money is available. Sounds like the ideal type of loan doesn't it? But what does the fine print say?
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