Planning Ahead: Health Insurance
With the Ministry of Medical Services frowning upon low-cost health insurance schemes, it pays to know what else is out there. Last week, we covered Academic Insurance. This week, we will discuss Health Insurance and see what some of the country’s top service providers have to…
Give the Poor Man a Cheaper Housing Loan
Kenya has a population of about 41 million. If you disregard people below the age of 18, retirees and the self-employed, this leaves about 2 million people in the formal sector who need a house of sorts.
A Budgeting System that Just Might Work for You
Sticking to a budget can be one of the most difficult tusks to implement. Cashless transactions are gaining popularity and the tendency to over-spend has become a norm for many, with or without a budget. There’s one budgeting system that might just work for you. I’m…
Airtel Invests in Life Insurance
Kenyans may soon have access to new life and medical insurance services as Bharti Airtel partners with Sanlam, one of South Africa’s leading financial providers. The mobile phone service provider has announced that it will be using its East, West and South African reach to help…
Insuring Your Car, Piece by Piece
Despite the fact that every private vehicle owner should have it, vehicle cover can become a burden. Potential policy holders sometimes fail to realize that a so called comprehensive vehicle insurance scheme is, in reality, a very selective cover. Car parts are insured as individual pieces, even…
The Consequences of Lying For Cheaper Insurance
Some times it's as simple as checking no in the box where you should have checked yes. Other times it is slightly more complicated. Whichever way it is lying before you get your insurance could get you in serious danger. Here's what's in the fine print
IRA Uses Driver Reward System to Avoid Insurance Fraud
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has been using a reward system for the sake of reducing motor insurance fraud. In light of a series of losses made by the vehicle insurance industry, the Authority has decided to introduce a non claims discount for careful drivers.
Affordable Retirement Plans, for Everyone
The NSSF Board of Trustees, along with the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), have decided to push for a bill which will cater for the retirement needs of every single Kenyan over the age of 18 years.
Planning Ahead: Academic Insurance
Academic insurance is something that most people desperately need. Year after year, millions of parents find it difficult to meet the cost of education. Students are often sent home because their fees have not been cleared. Others find it impossible to graduate based on the fact that few…
How Much Should You Spend On Internet?
Finding that ideal data bundle size that suits your lifestyle and will take you through the month can be a bit of hustle. You might buy excess bundles, at a high price, which will expire after their validity period resulting in a loss on your side. Below is…
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