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 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 assumes the positions of Deputy Chairmen.

AKI Board Members


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Mr. Nixon Shigholi :- Chairman

Occidental Insurance





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Dr. Peter W. Gichuru (PhD)

Board Member

Director of Geminia Life Insurance Company Ltd

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Mr. Yogesh Meshram

Board Member

Managing Director of Kenindia Assurance

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George Kuria

Board Member

Principal Officer of Sanlam General Insurance

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Mr Hezron Wambugu

Board Member

CEO & Principal Officer of Kenya Orient Insurance



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Meshack Miyogo

Board Member

Managing Director of CIC Life Insurance

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James O. Oyugi

Ex Officio Board Member

Chief Executive Officer of Cannon Life Assurance (K) Limited

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Tom Gichuhi

Secretary to the Board

Executive Director of the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI)


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