📘Overview
Standard Chartered Bank holds the fund's money as custodian, separate from Britam.
⚙️How it works
💳Fees and charges
• Management fee: up to 2% a year, already taken off the yield.
• Withholding tax of 15% applies to interest.
⚠️Risks and important considerations
✅Eligibility and how to apply
❓Frequently asked questions
KES 1,000.
Can I withdraw any time?
Yes, through the Britam app, customer portal or USSD *778#.
Who keeps the money safe?
Standard Chartered Bank is the custodian.
💰 What your money earns
At 9.51% a year, this week's yield (6 Nov 2026) · see how it has moved. Interest builds up every day, so you can see what each day and month adds.
Yield, week by week
- 2 Nov
- 6 Nov
Average over these 2 weeks: 9.57% a year (from 9.51% to 9.62%).
Before the 15% withholding tax on interest, which the fund deducts for you. The yield changes every day, so treat this as a guide, not a promise.
🏛️ Who looks after your money
Your money sits with the custodian, not with Britam Asset Managers (Kenya) Limited, and the trustee watches over the manager on your behalf.
- Custodian
- Standard Chartered Bank KenyaHolds the fund's money and investments, separate from the manager
- Withdrawals
- Through the Britam app, customer portal or USSD *778#.
- Lock-in
- None
- Interest
- Interest is worked out and added daily
Want help with this product?
Prefer to go direct? Britam Asset Managers (Kenya) Limited's website ↗
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⚖️ Compare with other money market funds
| Product | This oneBritam Money Market FundBritam Asset Managers (Kenya) Limited | CIC Money Market FundCIC Asset Management Ltd | Cytonn Money Market Fund (KES)Cytonn Asset Managers Limited | Etica Money Market Fund (KES)Etica Capital Ltd | Kuza Money Market Fund (KES)Kuza Asset Management Limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This week's rate | 9.51% | 8.41% | 11.11% | 10.04% | 10.18% |
| Minimum to start | KES 1,000 | KES 5,000 | KES 30,000 | KES 100 | KES 1,000 |
| Access to money | No lock-in. Invest and withdraw any time through the Britam app, customer portal or USSD… | CIC describes withdrawals as available at short notice. Confirm current cut-off times and… | The current Cytonn Asset Managers page states withdrawals are paid within two working day… | The provider states there is no lock-in period. Confirm the current redemption processing… | Kuza’s published FAQ states a two-week lock-in period before withdrawals are allowed. Pla… |
| Risk | Low risk | Low risk (as described by the provider) | Low risk (as described by provider; review current official risk disc… | Money market fund; review the latest risk disclosures | Low (as described by provider) |
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Information last reviewed: 12 Nov 2026
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