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Insurance penetration slips as firms target underserved groups
10+ hour, 49+ min ago (455+ words) Heritage Insurance Kenya extends private health cover to Kenyans aged up to 85, a bracket most rivals decline to underwrite. Kenya's private insurance market continues to shrink as a share of the economy, even as providers expand into segments long considered…...
State plans major audit shakeup to stem graft, wastage of funds
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (86+ words) standardmedia. co. ke State plans major audit shakeup to stem graft, wastage of funds Auditor General Nancy Gathungu before the Senate's CPAC committee, March 4, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] President William Ruto has endorsed sweeping legal reforms granting hundreds of internal auditors…...
Pay in bits, glow in full: New wallet lets Nairobians save for skincare
1+ week, 5+ day ago (77+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Pay in bits, glow in full: New wallet lets Nairobians save for skincare Skincare is no longer just for those with deep pockets, at least not if a new Nairobi innovation has its way. A fresh payment…...
Future of EA health insurance depends on better systems, not more products
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (66+ words) standardmedia. co. ke Future of EA health insurance depends on better systems, not more products Acting CEO of Carepay International and M-TIBA Moses G Kuria Health insurance is one of the fastest-growing lines of business for many East African insurers....
For SMEs, health protection is business protection
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (710+ words) A single hospital bill can shut down a business faster than any competitor ever could. Across Kenya, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are built on resilience, hustle, and optimism. They power the economy, create jobs, and sustain millions of households....