Eric Karanja
Eric Karanja is a Portfolio Manager at Britam Asset Managers, where he provides insights into the growing interest in dollar-denominated money market funds in Kenya, linking the trend to both speculation and the need for investors to hedge against inflation and currency depreciation.
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Britam Asset Managers Portfolio Manager Eric Karanja noted that investment in government securities is associated with the country’s increasing obligation to pay retirement benefits.
Pension assets in government debt hit Sh1 trillion amid diversification push
Kenya· 2025-09-02
Eric Karanja explained that the decision for concentration in these asset classes is informed by regulations as provided by RBA.
Why government paper is preferred asset class for pension fundsKenya· 2025-03-24
Eric Karanja notes that the demand for dollar-denominated MMFs is partly associated with how the shilling performed in 2023 heading into 2024.
Why dollar-denominated money market funds have set Kenya abuzzKenya· 2025-03-18
