Baloobhai Patel-backed Sanlam Kenya reports sharp profit decline in first half
Sanlam Kenya, backed by Nairobi investor Baloobhai Patel, reported an 89% profit fall in H1 2025 as rising expenses outweighed investment gains.
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Sanlam Kenya, backed by Nairobi investor Baloobhai Patel, reported an 89% profit fall in H1 2025 as rising expenses outweighed investment gains.
Sanlam Kenya, backed by investor Baloobhai Patel, has cleared a $23.5 million Stanbic loan and posted a profit rebound on stronger revenue and investment income.
Sanlam Kenya, backed by tycoon Baloobhai Patel, plans a $19.3 million rights issue to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet, and revive profitability.
This comes shortly after Patel transferred his 4.12-percent stake in Bamburi Cement to Aksaya, his private investment office.
Patel owns a significant 20.7-percent stake in the Kenyan insurer.
COVID-19-induced disruptions its exposed insurance assets and investments to emerging risks.