Britam Asset Managers launched two Special Funds – the Britam Enhanced Global Equities Special Fund and the Britam Multi Asset Special Fund – after receiving Capital Markets Authority approval in August 2026 and announced the products on October 8.
The Enhanced Global Equities Special Fund will invest in companies operating in technology, artificial intelligence, healthcare, life sciences, energy and the digital economy.
The Multi Asset Special Fund will combine local and international equities, fixed-income securities and commodities in a single portfolio.
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Tom Gitogo said the funds give African investors the chance to own stakes in companies that drive the global economy.
Britam Asset Managers Chief Executive Officer Barack Obatsa said the products broaden the firm’s offering to global markets and a wider range of asset classes.
The launch comes as Kenya’s collective investment scheme market approaches KSh1 trillion, with total CIS assets reported at KSh948.7 billion in June 2026, a 59.1 per cent increase from a year earlier.
Capital Markets Authority figures show foreign-currency fund assets grew to KSh110.5 billion in June 2026 from KSh95.9 billion in March.
Britam’s asset-management business oversees more than KSh300 billion in assets and manages over KSh55 billion in fixed-income assets as of July 2026, placing it among Kenya’s largest asset managers.
Britam is part of Britam Holdings Plc, a Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed financial services group with operations across several African markets and a presence in insurance, retirement planning and investment management.
Competitors such as NCBA Investment Bank, Absa and MansaX have already introduced or received approval for global equity or multi-asset Special Funds, while Ndovu Wealth offers a Kibaba Multi-Asset Special Fund.
The company notes that diversification does not eliminate the risk of losses and that investors in the new funds will be exposed to foreign-market volatility, exchange-rate movements and other risks.
Britam advises prospective investors to review the offering documents for details on minimum contributions, fees, redemption terms and any leverage provisions before committing capital.
