
Sanlam Kenya, backed by Kenyan investor Baloobhai Patel, to raise $19.3 million in rights issue
Sanlam Kenya, backed by tycoon Baloobhai Patel, plans a $19.3 million rights issue to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet, and revive profitability.
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.