The DVC Finance, Planning and Development, Prof Josiah Aduda together with University of Nairobi senior staff and Britam Holding delegation, where the two institutions explored partnership opportunities, including employee benefits solutions.
The University of Nairobi has taken another step towards strengthening industry partnerships following a courtesy call by a delegation from Britam Holdings to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance, Planning and Development, Prof. Josiah Aduda, on July 2, 2026.
The meeting gave the two institutions a chance to explore shared interests and discuss potential collaborations that would benefit both the University and the private sector.
Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Aduda reaffirmed the University of Nairobi's commitment to forging strategic partnerships that enhance teaching, research, innovation and institutional development. “Collaboration with industry remains central to the University's mission of producing graduates equipped to address emerging societal and economic challenges,” he noted.
During the meeting, the Britam team presented a proposal on NSSF Tier II contracting-out, alongside a range of employee benefits solutions designed to enhance staff welfare and strengthen retirement planning. The NSSF Tier II contracting out in Kenya is a flexible retirement savings option under the NSSF Act 2013, which allows employers and employees to opt out of remitting Tier II contributions to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and instead redirect them to RBA-approved private pension schemes. The discussions let both teams review the proposed solutions and see how well they align with the University's employee benefits goals.
The meeting also explored new partnership opportunities that leverage the strengths of both institutions. Areas explored included financial solutions, capacity building and initiatives that would support student and staff development.
The Britam Holdings delegation expressed its interest in establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with the University, highlighting the company's commitment to supporting higher education through strategic partnerships that promote development and sustainable growth.
Both parties acknowledged the importance of strengthening university-industry linkages as a catalyst for the development of solutions to real-world challenges. They expressed optimism that the discussions would pave the way for a formal partnership and future collaborative initiatives.
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