About AKI

Who we are

The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) was established in 1987 as an independent non-profit making consultative and advisory body for insurance industry. The Association currently has 55 members and 4 associate members.

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Our role includes:

  • Promoting cooperation among our members
  • Protecting and promoting our members' common interests
  • Raising awareness about insurance to the general public
  • Market research
  • Industry capacity building

Our Vision

"To be the leader in championing insurance growth and excellence globally."

Our Mission

"To champion an enabling environment that promotes growth and excellence in the insurance industry."

Our Values

  • Agility
  • Innovation
  • Confidentiality
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Collaboration

Governance Structure


AKI is governed by a Board that is elected by the general membership. The Board provides strategic direction to the Association which it executes through the General Insurance and Life Insurance Councils; Committees of the Board, Technical Committees and a Secretariat which runs the day –to-day operations of the Association.


Board Members

Board members are elected by members at an Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Board, made up of CEOs of AKI Member companies, has 10 members who consist of one Chairman and two Deputy Chairmen.

Five (5) members of the board serve on the General Insurance Council and four (4) serve on the Life Insurance Council. Each of the Councils select a chairman who also assume the positions of Deputy Chairmen.

AKI Board Members






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Mr.Githua Ngaruiya - Board Member

Managing Director, Madison Life Assurance Kenya

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Ms.Jacqueline Karasha - Board Member

CEO, Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance

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Hezron Wambugu – Board Member

CEO & Principal Officer, Definite Assurance

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Mr. Justine Kosgei - Board Member

CEO & Principal Officer, AAR Insurance



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Mr. Jackson Muli – Board Member

CEO, Kenya Orient Life Insurance

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Mr. Dipankar Acharya – Board Member

CEO, APA General Insurance

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Nixon Shigoli - Ex Officio Board Member

Country CEO, MUA Insurance




AKI Management Team


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Tom Gichuhi

Executive Director



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Zachary Ochieng

Senior Manager, Finance and Administration

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Pauline Gathuri

Senior Manager, Life Insurance Business

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William Kiama

Manager, General Insuarance Business

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Brettah Muthuri

Manager, ICT

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Lynn Obwanda

Manager, Legal and Statutory Affairs

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Hazel King'ori

Manager, PR, Research & Education