This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
On October 6, 2019, the Association of Kenyan Insurers (AKI) revealed that the low uptake of travel insurance cover in Kenya was largely due to a lack of awareness.
According to AKI's Chief Executive, Tom Gichuhi, the lobby plans to conduct a mass awareness campaign in the following year to educate the public on the importance of travel insurance.
Mr. Gichuhi stated, "The uptake has fallen short of the initial target that we had envisaged and the lack of awareness has made it difficult for insurance companies to sell the cover."
Travel insurance in Kenya covers various aspects, including personal and medical covers, loss of checked baggage, delay of checked baggage, loss of passport, personality liability, travel delay, hijack, and accidents.
However, it does not cover the loss or theft of baggage or cash left unattended, self-inflicted injuries, acts of civil unrest, and any pre-existing medical conditions.
Travel insurance is classified among the minor insurance classes by the association, alongside agriculture, golfers, bonds, and plate glass covers.
