With the untimely
death and rampant fire outbreaks at informal settlements in Kenya, Umande Trust
resolved to partner with Citadel limited to ensure the aftermath of these
calamities is not as heavy upon the afflicted members. Together, the two
organizations in partnership with Jubilee Insurance came up with tumaini ya
Jamii insurance policy; a product that seeks to compensate the directly
affected families as they try to salvage the remains of their life and properties.
Umande Trust hosted a
one day training workshop at the Nicofeli bio-centre in Kibera of champions/agents
selected from all informal settlements covered by Umande Trust in Nairobi,
Nakuru, Kisumu and Embu. Mr. Bernard Mwaniki from Citadel took time to educate
the champions on the benefits of being members of the insurance policy. The
policy seeks to compensate house fires, disability from accident and cater for
funeral expenses for the members and their direct family members. Some of the
benefits of the policy are timely compensation and various alternatives in
premium payment.
The response
was positive from both the champions and the few people who have already signed
up for the policy and ensuring they are prepared for any future anticipated
risk. Umande Trust is honored to be part of the solution to the many stranded
residents in these informal settlements. They will now be able to give their
departed loved ones a decent send off. In case of any injuries or disabilities,
they are also able to cater for a great percentage of their medical bills. It
was once more a successful value addition training by Umande Trust and Citadel.
Written By:
Lilian Waka
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