Updated 1 November 2026
Britam dividend history in short: Britam Holdings Plc has not paid a dividend since 3 Jul 2020, when it paid KSh 0.25 per share. Before that it paid KSh 0.35 in 2018 and KSh 0.30 in 2017 and 2016. No dividend has been declared for 2021 to 2025, and none had been announced for 2026 when we checked on 1 November 2026. Below is the full record, what it means if you hold Britam shares and how to make sure you are paid if payouts resume.
Updated 1 November 2026. Figures are from S&P Global Market Intelligence dividend data (see sources below). Amounts are per share, before withholding tax.
Britam dividend history table
| Payment date | Dividend per share | Book closure / record date | Ex-dividend date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2020 | KSh 0.25 | 23 Jun 2020 | 24 Jun 2020 |
| 15 Jun 2018 | KSh 0.35 | 15 May 2018 | 16 May 2018 |
| 9 Jun 2017 | KSh 0.30 | 9 May 2017 | 10 May 2017 |
| 24 Jun 2016 | KSh 0.30 | 9 Jun 2016 | 10 Jun 2016 |
Total Britam dividend per share by year paid
| Year paid | Payments | Total per share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | KSh 0.25 |
| 2018 | 1 | KSh 0.35 |
| 2017 | 1 | KSh 0.30 |
| 2016 | 1 | KSh 0.30 |
Britam has not paid a dividend since July 2020 (KSh 0.25 per share). Anyone buying Britam shares today is betting on price growth, not income. Years are grouped by when the money was paid, not by the financial year the dividend relates to, so a year with two payments is not necessarily a bigger year for profits.
What this means for Britam shareholders
If you own Britam shares, you have received no dividend income for more than six years. At KSh 18.05 a share (close on 30 Oct 2026), 1,000 shares cost about KSh 18,050. If you want regular income from the same group without holding the shares, compare the Britam money market fund, which pays interest daily rather than dividends. Watch the full-year results, usually released in March or April, for any change in dividend policy.
How to qualify for Britam dividends
- Own the shares before the ex-dividend date. If you buy on or after that date, the seller gets the dividend. Track upcoming dates in our NSE dividend calendar.
- Hold them in your own CDS account through a licensed stockbroker; see how to buy shares on the NSE. Keep your bank or M-Pesa details up to date with the share registrar so payments are not returned.
- Claim anything missing. Unpaid dividends are eventually transferred to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority; see how to check and claim unclaimed dividends.
Related: britam money market fund; britam contacts paybill branches. For a large-cap comparison, see Safaricom’s dividend history.
We update this Britam dividend history page after each dividend announcement, so check back after the next results. Readers searching for britam dividend history usually also want the next payment date; the NSE dividend calendar above lists confirmed dates across listed companies.
Frequently asked questions
Does Britam pay dividends?
Not currently. Britam’s last dividend was KSh 0.25 per share, paid on 3 Jul 2020. None had been declared for later years as of 1 November 2026.
Is tax deducted from Britam dividends?
Yes. Withholding tax is deducted before payment; for resident individual shareholders of NSE-listed companies the rate is 5%.
How do I check if I have unpaid Britam dividends?
Contact Britam’s share registrar with your CDS account number or check the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority database if the dividend is several years old.
Sources: S&P Global Market Intelligence dividend data via StockAnalysis (BRIT), read 1 November 2026; withholding tax rate from the Kenya Revenue Authority. Not investment advice.
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