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HomeDaily NewsFriday, August 28, 2026Old Mutual Half-Year Profit Jumps by Sh877 Million - August 2026
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Old Mutual Half-Year Profit Jumps by Sh877 Million - August 2026

Old Mutual Holdings PLC announced a significant surge in its half-year profit after tax, jumping to Sh882 million for the period ending June 30, 2026. The company has shown strong financial performance during the first half of 2026. Separately, Britam Holdings Plc has announced a significant 53 percent increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2026, reaching Sh2.66 billion, driven by increased insurance revenue. Both financial institutions have reported robust first-half results, reflecting positive momentum in Kenya's financial services sector.

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Old Mutual half-year profit after tax jumps by Sh877mn

Old Mutual half-year profit after tax jumps by Sh877mn

Old Mutual Holdings PLC announced a significant surge in its half-year profit after tax, jumping to Sh882 million for the period ending June 30, 2026.

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Old Mutual Holdings PLC announced a significant surge in its half-year profit after tax, jumping to Sh882 million for the period ending June 30, 2026.

  • The company's profit after tax increased by Sh877 million from Sh5 million in the same period last year.
  • This substantial growth was primarily driven by a strong recovery in the insurance business.
  • Group Chief Executive Officer Arthur Oginga highlighted the company's focus on new growth engines and a value-led business strategy.
Friday 3:48 PMCapital Business

Increased insurance revenue lifts Britam profit to Sh2.66bn

Increased insurance revenue lifts Britam profit to Sh2.66bn

Britam Holdings Plc has announced a significant 53 percent increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2026, reaching Sh2.66 billion.

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Britam Holdings Plc has announced a significant 53 percent increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2026, reaching Sh2.66 billion.

  • The company's profit after tax surged from Sh1.74 billion in the same period last year, marking an improvement of Sh922.8 million.
  • Britam Holdings Plc, a leading financial services group, saw its insurance revenue grow by 13.7 percent to Sh22.4 billion.
  • Despite a 22 percent decline in net investment income, the overall performance was bolstered by strong growth across its insurance operations and strategic priorities.
Friday 4:07 PMNation Business

Britam half-year net profit up 53 per cent to Sh2.66bn

Britam half-year net profit up 53 per cent to Sh2.66bn

Britam Holdings has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of 2026, with a 53.3 percent jump to Sh2.66 billion.

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Britam Holdings has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of 2026, with a 53.3 percent jump to Sh2.66 billion.

  • The profit growth was driven by improved underwriting performance and reduced expenses, with the net insurance service result up 36 percent to Sh1.76 billion.
  • Key figure: Britam Group Managing Director and CEO Tom Gitogo highlighted sustained growth across Life and General insurance businesses.
  • A notable detail is the decline in net investment income to Sh13.4 billion from Sh17.3 billion, attributed partly to changes in financial asset valuations and a declining yield curve.
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