Kenya Re turns to banks to unlock insurance industry growth By Citizen Reporter September 21, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Re Managing Director Dr. …
Gailey Singh takes overall honours at Kenya Re Golf Tournament By Citizen Reporter September 14, 2026 08:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Gailey Singh emerged the overall winner of the 2 …
Kenya Re profit rises 42.8% to Ksh.2.3 billion in first half of 2026 By Citizen Reporter August 23, 2026 04:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Dr Hillary Wachinga MD, Kenya Reinsurance Corporation. …
… ter of the debate is whether funds generated from foreign visitors’ mandatory health insurance should be channeled through public health financing structures or remain within private insurance arrangements.Stakeholders have also raised questions over the reported role of Kenya Re …
Audio By VocalizeMoody’s has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) respectively, which carry a stable outlook for the business. …
The Kenya Re chief executive claims a plan has been hatched to unceremoniously kick him out of office, reigniting the seemingly never-ending boardroom wars that have dogged past leadership at the State-owned reinsurer. …
Audio By VocalizeMoody’s has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) respectively, which carry a stable outlook for the business. …
Kenya Re bosses deny claims of poor governance, harassment in removal petition By Jimmy Mbogoh July 28, 2026 10:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Group Manag …
Fresh petition filed to remove Kenya Re CEO Hillary Wachinga over mismanagement, staff harassment claims By Jimmy Mbogoh July 24, 2026 10:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Re CEO Hillary Wachinga. …
Audio By VocalizeA petitioner has sued Kenya Re chief executive Hillary Wachinga, seeking his removal from office for misconduct amounting to a breach of laws and abuse of office. …
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation is deepening collaboration between insurers and commercial banks to address liquidity constraints and unlock additional underwriting capacity in the insurance sector. The corporation's Managing Director said it is working with financial institutions to develop financing solutions for insurers facing cash-flow challenges, connecting them with banks to support their financing needs.
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation is deepening collaboration between insurers and commercial banks to address liquidity constraints and unlock additional underwriting capacity in the insurance sector. The corporation's Managing Director said it is working with financial institutions to develop financing solutions for insurers facing cash-flow challenges, connecting them with banks to support their financing needs.
Gailey Singh took overall honours at the 2026 Kenya Re Annual Corporate Golf Tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club on September 11, scoring 43 points. The event brought together golfers, insurance industry players and business partners, with Joseph Kamiri winning the men's category and Dorcas Njoroge the ladies' category.
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's profit after tax rose 42.8% to Ksh 2.3 billion in the six months to June 30, 2026, driven by 14% growth in insurance revenue to Ksh 9.4 billion and stronger underwriting performance, with the insurance service result rising more than fourfold to Ksh 1.3 billion.
Kenya's requirement for foreign visitors to hold mandatory health insurance worth at least 50,000 US dollars has triggered legal and accountability concerns, with lawyers questioning whether the scheme complies with health and data protection laws and whether the Department of Immigration Services has the authority to design health insurance benefit structures.
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
Hillary Wachinga, chief executive of the State-owned reinsurer Kenya Re, has filed court papers claiming a plan exists to remove him from office. Wachinga says ongoing internal friction has persisted since his appointment in 2023, when he was selected over senior colleagues for the position.
Moody's affiliate GCR Ratings has affirmed Kenya Reinsurance Corporation's international and national scale financial strength ratings at B and AA+(KE) respectively, with a stable outlook, citing the reinsurer's strengthened capital position of Sh59.49 billion and sound earnings retention.
Kenya Re Group Managing Director Dr. Hillary Wachinga and General Manager Ruth Ngugi have denied allegations of intimidation, micromanagement, financial impropriety and abuse of office in a court petition seeking their removal. They argue that the petitioner failed to exhaust dispute resolution mechanisms before going to court.
A petition has been filed at Milimani High Court seeking intervention in the management of Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, citing allegations of mismanagement, employee harassment, financial impropriety, intimidation, and micromanagement by CEO Hillary Wachinga.
A petitioner has sued Kenya Re CEO Hillary Wachinga at Milimani Law Courts, seeking his removal for misconduct including interference with procurement and recruitment, verbal insults of staff, and payment of a personal fine by the company. The petitioner also alleges Wachinga has unilaterally controlled HR systems, redeployed qualified staff to unrelated departments, and misused company funds.