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A Happy, Secure Retirement for Your Employees — Without the Admin Burden

Guaranteed Returns

4% minimum return with capital protection, plus bonuses on pooled fund earnings

No Admin Burden

APA Life bears governance, trusteeship and all administration costs for employers

Tax Efficiency

Relief on contributions up to KES 30,000/month; first KES 360,000 p.a. of pension tax-free

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What is APA Life Umbrella Retirement Fund?

The APA Life Umbrella Retirement Fund is a retirement vehicle allowing multiple, unrelated employers to fund their employees' retirement under a guaranteed pooled fund. Governance, trusteeship, investment, custody and administration are centralised, removing these burdens from employers — and all administration costs are borne by APA Life, increasing returns to members.

Members' contributions and accumulated earnings are guaranteed against impairment with a 4% minimum return. It delivers all the advantages of an occupational scheme — guaranteed returns, professional management and tax efficiency — without the trustee liability, governance burden or high cost.

Highlights

  • Pooled, guaranteed retirement fund for multiple unrelated employers under one professionally managed arrangement.
  • Centralised governance, trusteeship, investment, custody and administration — APA Life bears all admin costs.
  • Capital and earnings guarantee with 4% minimum return plus bonuses; APA has averaged ~10% net over 10 years.
  • Tax relief on contributions up to KES 30,000/month; first KES 360,000 p.a. of pension is tax-free.
  • Annual benefit statements and portability on exit — transfer to individual plan or new employer scheme.
  • No cost of set-up or enrollment; member sensitisation provided.

What is Covered and Not Covered Under APA Life Umbrella Retirement Fund?

The APA Life Umbrella Retirement Fund gives employers guaranteed, professionally managed retirement benefits without the admin burden. Toggle between the categories below to explore your benefits.

1

Pooled Retirement Fund

Multiple unrelated employers fund employees' retirement under one guaranteed, professionally managed pooled fund.

2

Centralised Administration

Governance, trusteeship, investment, custody and administration handled centrally by APA Life.

3

Capital & Earnings Guarantee

Members' contributions and accumulated earnings guaranteed against impairment with 4% minimum return plus bonuses.

4

Tax Relief on Contributions

Relief on contributions up to KES 30,000 per month per member.

5

Annual Benefit Statements

Members receive annual benefit statements tracking their retirement savings.

6

Portability on Exit

Transfer benefits to an individual plan or new employer's scheme per the Retirement Benefits Act.

Underwritten by APA Life Assurance

4% guaranteed minimum return with capital protection. APA has averaged ~10% net over 10 years. Regulated by the RBA, KRA and IRA.

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Call: 020 286 2000 / 0709 912 777

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Eligibility & Documentation for APA Life Umbrella Retirement Fund

Eligibility Criteria
Specifications
Who Can Apply
Employers (including starters and those unable to maintain a standalone occupational scheme) and their employees
Employer Requirements
Complete a Deed of Adherence and employer application form
Employee Requirements
Complete application and beneficiary-nomination forms
Contributions
Set by employer and member; tax relief up to KES 30,000/month
Documentation
Deed of Adherence, employer and employee application forms, beneficiary nomination, ID and KRA PIN

How to Join APA Life Umbrella Retirement Fund?

1

Contact the APA Life corporate/pensions desk to discuss joining the Umbrella Retirement Fund.

2

Complete the Deed of Adherence and employer application form.

3

Employees complete application and beneficiary-nomination forms — member sensitisation is provided.

4

Enroll at no set-up cost — contributions commence and annual benefit statements are issued. Call 020 286 2000 or 0709 912 777.

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Deed of Adherence

PDF · 1.0 MB

Employer Application Form

PDF · 0.9 MB

Employee Application Form

PDF · 0.8 MB

Beneficiary Nomination Form

PDF · 0.5 MB

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