Britam (BRIT)
KES 17.65
down −2.22 % down KES −0.40
Prev close 18.05
Britam share price
17.5018.0018.5019.00Prev close 18.055 Oct12 Oct19 Oct26 Oct2 Nov17.65
- 5 Oct 2026: 18.60
- 6 Oct 2026: 18.60
- 7 Oct 2026: 18.50
- 8 Oct 2026: 18.45
- 9 Oct 2026: 18.20
- 12 Oct 2026: 18.00
- 13 Oct 2026: 18.15
- 14 Oct 2026: 18.20
- 15 Oct 2026: 18.50
- 16 Oct 2026: 18.35
- 19 Oct 2026: 18.80
- 21 Oct 2026: 18.85
- 22 Oct 2026: 18.50
- 23 Oct 2026: 18.45
- 26 Oct 2026: 18.45
- 27 Oct 2026: 18.25
- 28 Oct 2026: 18.45
- 29 Oct 2026: 18.15
- 30 Oct 2026: 18.05
- 2 Nov 2026: 17.65
Britam key figures
- Market cap
- KES 44.54bn
- Volume
- Not yet available
- Shares in issue
- 2.52bn
- 52-week range
- 8.52 to 21.35
- P/E ratio
- Not yet available
- Dividend yield
- Not yet available
- Turnover
- Not yet available
- Prev close
- 18.05
- By market cap
- #15 on the NSE
- From 52-week high
- 17 % below
52-week range
- Low
- 8.52
- High
- 21.35
71 % of range
Britam shares backtest
If you bought KES 1,000 worth of Britam shares every month for 10 years since 2016, how much would you have now?
- 121 months × KES 1,000 = KES 121,000 put in
- KES 121,000 bought 15,845.32 shares
- 200.42 shares from dividends reinvested
- 16,045.74 shares × KES 17.65 today
KES 283,207 up +134.06 % on KES 121,000 put in
Britam dividends
Latest Britam dividends
| Dividend | KES per share | Book closure | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2019 final | 0.25 | ||
| FY2017 final | 0.35 | ||
| FY2016 final | 0.30 | ||
| FY2015 final | 0.30 |
Amounts are before withholding tax.
About Britam
Britam Holdings is a financial services group offering life, general and health insurance, asset management, retirement planning and property. It began in Nairobi in 1965 as a branch of British-American Insurance Company and was locally incorporated in 1979. It listed on the NSE in 2011 and took the Britam name in 2015. It operates in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi.
Britam news
New Britam special funds give global access to investors
Britam expands investment options with global equity, multi-asset funds
Britam Launches USD Fund for Global Stocks, Multi-Asset Fund for Kenyan Investors
Britam: Why it is the right time to take insurance ahead of El Niño
Britam eyes Congo entry with acquisition of financial services firm
FAQs about Britam shares
What is Britam's share price today?
Britam (BRIT) last closed at KES 17.65 on 2 Nov 2026, down 0.40 or 2.22 % from the previous close of 18.05. Prices on KenyaStocks are end of day.
How have Britam shares performed this year?
Britam shares closed 2025 at KES 9.10 and last closed at KES 17.65 on 2 Nov 2026, up 93.96 % so far in 2026. Past prices do not show what the shares will do next.
How much is one Britam share?
One Britam share cost KES 17.65 at the last close, plus trading fees (Ziidi Trader charges 1.5 % commission; broker fees vary). You can buy a single share: since 8 August 2025 the NSE lets you buy any number of shares.
How much do 1,000 Britam shares cost?
1,000 Britam shares cost KES 17,650.00 at the last close of KES 17.65, plus trading fees (Ziidi Trader charges 1.5 % commission; broker fees vary).
Does Britam pay dividends?
Yes. Britam's latest dividend is KES 0.25 per share (FY2019 final; book closure 23 Jun 2020, paid 3 Jul 2020). For FY2019 Britam paid a single dividend, KES 0.25 per share in total. To receive a dividend you must own the shares before the book closure date.
How do I buy Britam shares?
Open a CDS account through a licensed NSE stockbroker or broker app, fund it by M‑PESA or bank transfer, then place an order for Britam shares: since 8 August 2025 the NSE lets you buy any number of shares, even one. You can also buy NSE shares inside the M‑PESA app with Ziidi Trader. Trades settle in three working days. If you are weighing shares against a money market fund or Treasury bills, the comparison guide sets the three side by side.
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Is Britam actively traded on the NSE?
Britam traded on 18 of the last 20 NSE sessions on record at KenyaStocks.
Can I buy Britam shares from outside Kenya?
Yes. Non-residents and Kenyans in the diaspora open a CDS account through a licensed NSE stockbroker that onboards clients remotely, fund it by international transfer, and buy Britam shares the same way a resident does. Dividends paid to non-residents carry a different withholding tax rate; the guide's diaspora section covers the paperwork.
Where can I see Britam's share price history?
The chart on this page draws every daily close KenyaStocks holds for Britam (BRIT), from 8 Sep 2011 to 2 Nov 2026. Days without a trade show as gaps.
What is the highest price Britam shares have closed at?
The highest daily close on record at KenyaStocks for Britam (BRIT) is KES 37.00 on 23 Sep 2014. The record starts on 8 Sep 2011, so earlier peaks are not included.