Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC has appointed Dr. Martin Oduor-Otieno as the company’s Board Chairman effective June 4, 2026.
The appointment follows the retirement of Dr. John Simba, who served as the company’s Board Chairman and Non-Executive Director for more than two decades. Dr. Oduor-Otieno, holds an honorary Doctor of Business Leadership degree from KCA University, an Executive MBA from ESAM/Maastricht School of Management, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi.
In addition to his strong academic background, Dr. Oduor brings a wealth of experience to Sanlam Allianz. He currently serves as Group Chairman of East African Breweries PLC and as a Non-Executive Director of BAT Kenya Plc and AfricaNenda Foundation.
Sanlam Allianz FY2025 Results
In the period ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded a profit after tax of KES 838.0 million, up 2.5% compared to the previous year. Insurance revenue declined by 3.2% to KES 4.4 billion, while insurance service result surged 45.7% to KES 951.5 million. The Group’s balance sheet remained largely stable, with total assets expanding by 0.5% to KES 39.4 billion.
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