[OPINION] Why technology could be a tipping point for insurance uptake
June 17, 2025
By Prudence KhamatiΒ Head of Operations, Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya. Insurance for most Kenyans, is a grudge purchase β something people reluctantly buy because it is mandated, not necessarily because they see its value. This…
How Safaricom is Driving Innovation in Kenyaβs Insurance Sector
March 24, 2025
Kenyaβs insurance industry has long seen low adoption numbers of around 2.3%. Many Kenyans either donβt see the need for insurance or see it as being too expensive and complicated to access. But Safaricom, through…
South African Insurtech, Naked, Secures $38M in Series B Funding Round
January 21, 2025
South African insurance-technology start-up, Naked, has announced the close ofΒ R700-million ($38 million) series-B funding round.Β The Insurtech was founded back in 2018 and has created a fully digital platform that uses automation to speed…
mTek Raises $1.25 Million in Funding to Power Its Expansion in Kenya and Across the Region
March 18, 2024
Summary mTek, the digital online insurance platform, has secured $1.25 million (over Ksh 168 million) in funding to power its expansion in Kenya and across East Africa. This undisclosed funding round was led by Verod-Kepple…