BOVF branch
East Africa
A regional branch covering several countries, where the pension freeze applies and where bank account closures have been particularly disruptive for people dependent on UK income.
Your coordinator
Iain Brewster
Country coordinator, East Africa
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in East Africa.
Frozen Pensions
More than 450,000 British pensioners abroad are paid the state pension rate they first received, with no annual uprating — for life.
UK Bank Accounts
UK banks increasingly close or refuse accounts held by citizens with an overseas address, cutting people off from pensions, mortgages and their own financial history.
Better Government Communication
The UK government has no systematic way to identify or contact its citizens overseas — which is why 3.4 million people became eligible to vote and almost none of them found out.
Guides for East Africa
Country-specific guides for East Africa are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF East Africa
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.