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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
March 16, 2026
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Risk, resilience and representation: Why the future of East Africa’s insurance sector must be female
By Christine Gikunda, Principal Officer, EIRS Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 16 - Insurance is, at its core, the business of foresight. We model uncertainty. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
The East African insurance sector, crucial for economic resilience, needs to embrace female leadership to effectively address evolving risks and expand financial inclusion.
- Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles within the insurance industry across Africa, despite evidence suggesting diverse leadership enhances governance and financial performance.
- The article highlights that as insurance penetration in Kenya remains below 3% of GDP, expanding leadership opportunities for women is essential for industry growth and more inclusive product design, particularly for health, SME, and agricultural coverage.
- Author Christine Gikunda, Principal Officer at EIRS Kenya, shares her personal journey and emphasizes the need for women in finance and insurance, urging young women to consider careers in the sector for its intellectual rigor and societal impact.
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