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July 31, 2026
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Special payout lifts Centum’s total dividend to Sh521m

Special payout lifts Centum’s total dividend to Sh521m

Firm proposes payout on back of the group net profit falling by 8.8 per cent to Sh743.91 million from Sh812.81 million last year...

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Centum Investment Company has announced a total dividend payout of Sh521 million for the financial year ending March 2026, boosted by a significant special distribution from recent investment exits.

  • The total dividend comprises an ordinary payout of Sh281 million (Sh0.42 per share) and a special distribution of Sh240 million (Sh0.36 per share).
  • This proposed dividend is 2.5 times higher than the previous year's payout, subject to approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.
  • The special dividend reflects successful value realization through strategic transactions and investment exits, including the recent sale of its remaining stake in Sidian Bank and a 60% stake in Nabo Capital.

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