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  • 18th and 19th June 2026
  • Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

Insurtech Forum Nairobi (ITFN) 5th Edition
June 2026

  • Theme: Execution is Strategy: Prioritise. Execute. Measure
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Welcome to Insurtech Forum Nairobi (ITFN)

Transforming Insurance through Innovation and Technology

Insurtech Forum Nairobi (ITF Nairobi) is Africa’s leading platform for driving innovation, technology, and collaboration in the insurance industry. 

Launched to meet the rising demand for dialogue and practical solutions, ITF Nairobi brings together insurance professionals, tech innovators, startups, and investors to explore the transformative potential of AI, ML, and insurtech within the insurance sector.

 Through our events, workshops, and discussions, we connect decision-makers with the technologies that are reshaping the insurance landscape, facilitating progress and ensuring that the industry remains competitive in a digital world.

Our Mission

We aim to accelerate the digital transformation of Africa’s insurance industry by fostering the adoption of AI, machine learning (ML), data analytics, and innovative insurtech solutions.

Insurtech Forum Nairobi serves as a hub for knowledge-sharing, partnership-building, and industry collaboration, helping organizations stay ahead in an evolving market.

Key Objectives

01.

Innovation Leadership:

Showcasing the latest advancements in AI/ML, data analytics, and insurtech that are reshaping the insurance industry.

02.

Industry Collaboration:

Building partnerships between insurers, tech startups,regulators, and investors to foster growth and innovation.

03.

Knowledge Sharing:

Providing a platform for industry experts, academics, and thought
leaders to share insights and best practices for implementing advanced technologies.

04.

Thought Leadership:

Positioning ITF Nairobi as the go-to destination for discussions on the future of insurance technology in Africa.

Who You Should Attend

Insurtech Forum Nairobi (ITFN) caters to a diverse audience of industry stakeholders:

  • Insurance Professionals and Executives: Looking to optimize operations and enhance customer experience through technology.
  • Tech Innovators and AI/ML Specialists: Innovators developing transformative solutions for insurance companies.
  • Startups and Entrepreneurs in Insurtech: Seeking exposure, partnerships, and market opportunities to showcase their innovative products.
  • Insurance Professionals and Executives: Looking to optimize operations and enhance customer experience through technology.
  • Academics and Researchers: Focusing on future technologies and trends at the intersection of insurance and innovation.
  • Investors and Venture Capitalists: Interested in identifying and funding the next big breakthroughs in insurtech.

What We Offer

Annual Forum

Our flagship event brings together industry leaders to discuss and showcase the latest innovations in insurance technology, AI, and data analytics. Participants gain valuable insights, discover new trends, and forge partnerships that drive progress in the industry.

Workshops & Interactive Sessions

At Insurtech Forum Nairobi, learning is hands-on. Our workshops provide practical guidance and offer participants an opportunity to build actionable AI/ML roadmaps, implement insurtech solutions, and develop strategies for staying ahead in a competitive market.

Networking Opportunities

We provide the ideal environment for networking and collaboration, connecting insurers, innovators, and investors. Insurtech Forum Nairobi is the place to build lasting partnerships that will shape the future of Africa’s insurance industry.

Thought Leadership & Research

We publish white papers, host roundtables, and offer resources that ensure participants have access to the latest trends and developments in insurance technology.

Agenda

Day 1: Strategic Frameworks & AI Roadmaps
Thursday, June 18 2026

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

D1-01

Foyer / Registration
Registration, arrivals, coffee, networking
ITFN Team / MC

13:15 13:25PM

D1-10

Breakout Room B
Execution Sam Odhiambo, NCBA Execute Performance Preamble: From Activity to Measurable Performance
Hazel Kingori, AKI

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

D1-01

Foyer / Registration
Convenor’s Welcome: Execution is Strategy
Ayisi Makatiani

13:30 14:20PM

D1-11

Breakout Room A
Execute Growth Panel: Converting Partnerships, Channels and Customer Reach into Measurable Growth Moderator: Isaac Mwangi — Sanlam Panelists: Julia Shisia — ABSA Bancassurance; Hamza Mutebi — CEO, SWICO Uganda; Judith Odhiambo — Liberty

8:40 AM – 8:50 AM

D1-01

Foyer / Registration
IIK Welcome / Industry Capacity Frame
IIK Representative

13:30 14:20PM

D1-14

Breakout Room B
Execute Performance Panel: Claims, Service, Productivity, Leakage and Operating Rhythm Moderator: Ezekiel Macharia — Kenbright Panelists: Rayan Govindasamy — APA / Apollo Group; Julius Orayo — Group CIO, Jubilee Holdings; Justine Kosgei — AAR; Jacqueline Karasha — CEO & Principal Officer, SanlamAllianz Kenya Lif

8:50 AM -  09:00am

D1-01

Foyer / Registration
AKI Industry Partner Remarks
AKI Representative

14:20–14:23PM

D1-09

Breakout Room A
Moderator: Panel recap & next guest invitaiton

09:00am – 09:20 am

D1-02

Plenary
Deloitte Knowledge Partner Keynote: Insurance Execution Scorecard / Value Leakage
Timothy Machira, Deloitte

14:20–14:23PM

D1-12

Breakout Room B
Moderator: Panel recap & next guest invitation

09:20 AM – 09:45 AM

D1-03

Plenary
Fireside Chat: Leadership, Execution, Trust and Legacy
Ashok Shah with Ayisi Makatian

14:25–15:15PM

D1-12

Breakout Room A
Google Execute Growth Masterclass Jack Ngare, Google

09:47 – 09:50
D1-04

Plenary
Incoming CEO Acknowledgement
Risper Genga Ohaga - Incoming APA/Apollo Group CEO

14:25 15:15PM

D1-12

Breakout Room B
AWS Execute Performance Masterclass Joseph Mutua

09:50 – 10:40
D1-04

Plenary
CEO Panel: What to Prioritise, What to Stop, What to Deliver Next
Moderator: Ayisi Makatiani. Panel: Philip Lopokoiyit, Tom Gitogo, Arthur Oginga, Kevin Mworia

14:25–15:15PM

D1-16

Breakout Room A
AWS Execute Performance Masterclass Joseph Mutua

10:40 -11:00AM

D1-05

Foyer
Tea Break
All delegates

15:15–15:20PM

D1-13

Breakout Room A
Moderator: Panel recap & next guest invitation

11:00 - 11:30

D1-06

Plenary
Practical Execution Case Study / Execution Conversation
Replacement case / speaker TBC

15:15 15:20PM

D1-15

Breakout Room B
Moderator: Panel recap & next guest invitation

11:30 12:15

D1-07

Plenary
Moving Faster Without Losing Control: Cyber, Data and Governance in Insurance
Moderator: William Makatiani. Panel: IRA / ODPC / Bernard Dulo / Steve Magati, Deloitte / Fidelis Muia, Director of Technical Services, Kenya Bankers Association

15:20 17:15PM

D1-09

Breakout Room A
Workshop: Build Your 90-Day Growth Execution Plan Nicholas Muratha / Growth Facilitation Team

12:15 13:15

D1-08

Dining
Lunch + Major Room Reset
All delegates / Event Ops Team

15:20 17:15PM

D1-09

Breakout Room B
Workshop: Build Your 12-Week Performance Sprint Tom / Douglas / Performance Facilitation Team

13:15–13:25PM

Breakout Room A
Execute Growth Preamble: From Reach to Revenue Execution Sam Odhiambo, NCBA

17:30PM onward

D1-18

Networking
Networking Drinks / Cocktail
All delegates
Day 2: Governance, Operationalization & Talent
Friday, June 19, 2026

08:00 - 08:30

D2-01

Foyer
Registration, arrival coffee and networking
ITFN Team / MC

10:05 -10:25

D2-05

Tea Break & Networking
All Delegates

08:30 - 08:35AM

D2-01

Foyer
Opening Frame: Why Day 2 Matters
Ayisi Makatiani

10:25 -10:35AM

D2-05

Foyer
ZEP-RE
Alexio Manyonde

08:35 - 08:50AM

D2-01

Foyer
15 mins Execute Growth Report-Back
Nicholas Muratha/Selected Track Participants

 10:35  10:45AM

D2-06

Foyer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Speaker TBC

08:50 09:05AM

D2-06

Foyer
15 mins Execute Performance Report-Back
Tom Thuku / Douglas Motito + /Selected Track Participants

10:45 11:10

D2-06

Foyer
ITFN 2026 AI Challenge Finals & Award
All delegates / Event Ops Team

 09:05  09:21AM

D2-06

Foyer
Audience Activation: Prioritise, Stop, Measure
Nicholas Muratha / Tom Thuku / MC support

11:10 12:00

D2-07

Plenary
Close: Measure, improve, and scale

 09:21  09:25AM

D2-06

Foyer
Synthesis and Handover to BCG
Ayisi Makatiani

12:00 -14:00PM

D2-08

Dining / networking
Closing lunch + networking
All Delegates

 09:25  10:05AM

D2-06

Foyer
BCG Keynote
HeHenok Eyob, PhD — BCG NairobI

Meet Our Special Speakers

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Ayisi Makatiani

Moderator 

CEO, Caava Group

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Ashok Shah

Group CEO, Apollo Investments Limited

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Arthur Oginga

Group CEO, Old Mutual Group East Africa

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Ian Muiruri

Corporate MC, Riannu Entertainment

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Hazel King’ori

Manager, PR, Research & Education

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Jacqueline Karasha

Principal Officer/Chief Executive Officer, SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Ltd

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Justine Kosgei

Group Chief Executive Officer, AAR Insurance

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Judith Odhiambo

Group Head of Distribution, Liberty Kenya Holdings

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Kevin Mworia

Managing Director, Continental Reinsurance Kenya

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Julia Nechesa Shisia

Executive Director, Bancassurance, Absa Bank Kenya Plc

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Nicholas Muratha

Head of Growth & Innovation, Caava Group

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Rayan Govindasamy

Technology & Digital Transformation Leader

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Samuel Odhiambo

Managing Director & Principal Officer, NCBA NCBA Banacassurance

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Thomas Thuku

General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer at Caava Group

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Tom Gitogo

Group Managing Director & CEO, Britam Holdings Plc

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Why Choose ITFN?

Cutting-Edge Content

We bring you the latest in research, case studies, and technological breakthroughs in insurance.

Real-World Application

Our sessions focus on practical, actionable insights that you can implement within your organization.

Influential Speakers:

Our forums feature speakers from global tech leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and academic experts.

Strategic Partnerships

We foster collaboration between insurers and tech startups, creating opportunities for joint ventures & investment.

Past Successes

Since its inaugural edition in February 2024, InsurTech Forum Nairobi (ITFN) has grown into a defining platform shaping Africa’s insurance innovation and execution agenda. 

From February 2024 and May 2024 (co-hosted with the Association of Kenya Insurers – AKI), to February 2025 and September 2025 (co-hosted with the Insurance Institute of Kenya – IIK),each edition has progressively deepened the industry’s understanding of AI, insurtech,governance, and digital transformation—empowering insurers to enhance customer experience,strengthen operational performance, and align innovation with regulatory realities.

Across 2024 and 2025, ITFN convened over 60+ leaders in February 2024, 75+ in May 2024, 120+ in February 2025, and 150+ in September 2025—demonstrating sustained growth in executive participation and ecosystem impact.

 The AI Innovation Challenge has been a cornerstone of the forum, spotlighting practical, deployable AI solutions for insurance. In May 2024, Madison Insurance emerged as the winner, followed by Strathmore University’s iLabAfrica and ICEA Lion Group. In February 2025, ICEA Lion Group (Team A) won, followed by Kenyan Alliance Insurance and ICEA Lion Group (Team B). In September 2025, Old Mutual Kenya won the challenge with its OmiCare fraud detection solution, reinforcing the industry’s growing focus on AI-driven security and digital transformation.

Beyond the Challenge, ITFN has featured AI agents and digital platforms such as Robin, Sera, and Lucia, alongside real-world case studies from leading insurers and ecosystem partners reinforcing a future where disciplined execution, governance, and strategic AI deployment redefine what is possible in African insurance.

Partnerships & Sponsorship Opportunities

ITFN offers multiple partnership and sponsorship packages designed to enhance brand visibility, strengthen market positioning, and unlock high-value business opportunities. 

Join the ranks of our esteemed previous event sponsors and partners, including Old Mutual Kenya, Deloitte, NCBA Group, NCBA-IG, M-Tiba, Redian Software, Caava Group, Agencify Limited, Safaricom PLC, Serianu Limited, Turnkey Africa, Smart Applications International, Huawei, and others, and position your organisation at the forefront of Africa’s growing insurtech ecosystem. 

Align your brand with execution-driven leadership, digital transformation, and measurable industry impact. 

For more information on partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@insurtechforum.insure.

We look forward to your attendance!

For more information, partnerships, or inquiries, please get in touch with our team.

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About

Ashok Shah is the current Group CEO of Apollo Investments Limited. He has over 50 years experience in Insurance. He has majored in Applied Chemistry from Kingston University (UK) and is a Chartered Insurer by profession. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Other directorships include: APA Insurance (Uganda) Ltd, APA Life Assurance Ltd, and Apollo Asset Management Company Limited.

He is the first recipient of the Think Business Life Time Achievement Award for his contribution to the Insurance Industry in Kenya. He is also involved in many social activities, mainly in support of the needy and underprivileged.

He was honoured with an MBS by the President of the Republic of Kenya in 2024 and won  CEO of the year Africa at the AIO 2025  awards and was also awarded the Best Business Male Icon at Tawaa 2025. 

About

Arthur Oginga is an experienced, results-driven financial executive with over 25 years track record of taking on progressively larger and more complex roles. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Sociology from the University of Nairobi and is a qualified accountant (CPA-K). He is a member of several professional bodies, including ICPAK (Kenya), ICPAU (Uganda), and ANAN (Nigeria).

Arthur has had extensive experience in financial services, particularly in banking, insurance, asset management, and stockbroking, across various African geographies. His leadership experience spans both corporate centres, notably in Kenya and South Africa, as well as leading core operational business units. He has successfully held finance leadership positions at the CFO/Regional FD level for over 15 years and has taken on key continental leadership roles at Old Mutual. He has played key leadership roles in debt and capital raising and balance sheet restructures. He has successfully reviewed and executed mergers and acquisitions opportunities and led post-acquisition business integrations. He has also led successful business and functional turnaround initiatives in different markets. Arthur has been instrumental in implementing enterprise-wide control improvement programmes and core banking system changes.

As a leader, Arthur’s strengths are in setting strategic direction and ensuring effective execution through an outcomes-based approach to leading, with highly engaged teams. Arthur is culturally agile, and his leadership is characterized by forward thinking.

About

Ian Muiruri is a dynamic Corporate MC and Tech Event Moderator renowned for delivering engaging, insightful, and high-impact experiences across Africa’s technology and business landscape. With a strong professional background spanning banking, ISP, telecommunications, fintech, technology partner ecosystems, and finance automation, he brings a unique blend of industry knowledge, business insight, and stage mastery to every event.

Known for his energetic presence, sharp audience engagement, and deep understanding of digital transformation, Ian has become a trusted voice for conferences, executive forums, cybersecurity events, fintech summits, and enterprise technology conversations. His ability to simplify complex tech discussions while maintaining executive-level professionalism makes him one of the region’s standout corporate MCs with a strong bias toward technology and innovation.

About

A seasoned strategic communications and industry engagement professional at Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI), where she plays a key role in shaping sector conversations, stakeholder engagement, policy positioning and industry collaboration. Through her work with insurers, regulators, innovators and industry partners, she has contributed to advancing dialogue around customer experience, operational excellence, innovation and the future readiness of Kenya’s insurance sector.

About

Jacqueline is a seasoned insurance executive with more than 17 years of experience in various key roles within the life insurance industry, including leadership, sales, and operational responsibilities.

Her tenure at SanlamAllianz has been marked by strategic leadership and transformation, driving turnaround across distribution channels, digital enablement, and strategic partnerships to position the business for long-term sustainability.

Jacqueline is a graduate of the Stellenbosch Business School Senior Leadership Development Program and holds a First Class Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. She is also a Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI) and an Associate Member of the Insurance Institute of Kenya.

Her leadership continues to drive growth, customer-centric innovation, and sustainable value creation across the life insurance business.

About

Justine Kosgei is the Group Chief Executive Officer of AAR Insurance, where he leads the company’s strategy, transformation agenda, and regional operations across East Africa.

He brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in insurance and financial services, having held strategic roles in operations, actuarial services, strategy, and regional leadership at APA Insurance, Old Mutual, and CIC Insurance Group.

Under his leadership, AAR Insurance has accelerated its transformation agenda, expanded its regional footprint, and strengthened its digital and partnership ecosystem to improve customer access, service efficiency, and long-term growth.

Justine is an alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School and Aga Khan University, holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Science, and is widely recognized as a rising leader in Africa’s insurance industry.

About

Judith brings over 20 years of leadership in the insurance industry, with a deep 15-year specialization in the Bancassurance sector. Her track record includes serving as Managing Director for both NCBA Bancassurance Intermediary Ltd and NIC Bancassurance Intermediary. She is recognized for scaling distribution networks and integrating technology to build profitable, resilient organizations.

As Group Head of Distribution for Liberty Kenya Holdings, Judith currently leads sales and distribution strategies across the group’s General (Heritage Insurance) and Life (Liberty Life) businesses.A certified Executive Coach, Judith holds a Global MBA in Leadership from the University of London and a BSc in International Business Management. She formerly served as Vice-Chairperson and an Executive Council member of the Bancassurance Association of Kenya.

About

Kevin Mworia is a seasoned insurance executive with over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. His career spans leadership roles across strategy, finance, human capital, culture transformation, and strategic alliances.

Before joining Continental Reinsurance as Managing Director for Kenya, Kevin served at Sanlam Kenya Plc, where he was Principal Officer of Sanlam Life and Group CFO. He previously held senior finance roles at Liberty Life and Metropolitan Cannon, and began his career at ICEA LION Group.

A Certified Public Accountant, Kevin has 18 years of senior leadership experience and a strong track record of driving operational and strategic transformation within the insurance sector.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics and Statistics from Kenyatta University, completed the Senior Leadership Development Programme at Stellenbosch Business School, and earned a certification in Circular Economy and Sustainable Strategies from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

About

Nicholas Muratha is the Head of Growth & Innovation at Caava Group, the parent company of Turnkey Africa, Caava AI, and Agencify, and the Convenor of ITFN. He has a strong background in the insurance and technology sectors.

He currently serves as Head of Growth and Innovation at Caava Group, where he applies his deep expertise in business operations, technology integration, and data-driven decision-making to drive growth and operational excellence. He leads business strategy, partnerships with major insurers, and key technological innovations.

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Rayan is a seasoned Technology Head and Digital Transformation Lead with over 20 years of experience driving business strategy, innovation, and large-scale technology transformation across Asia, Africa, and the UK.

With deep expertise in insurance and asset management, he has led complex programmes spanning product and portfolio management, solution delivery, infrastructure, and security transformation.

A pragmatic problem solver, Rayan is passionate about scalable technology solutions, operational efficiency, and driving meaningful change in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

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Samuel Otieno is the Managing Director at NCBA Bancassurance Intermediary, a subsidiary of NCBA Group where he looks after the Bancassurance business across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

With over 20 years of working experience, Samuel has worked for several local and multinational banks and insurance companies while holding various senior leadership roles at Old Mutual, Stanbic Bank, Jubilee Insurance, Chase Bank and Kenyan Alliance Insurance.

Samuel is a Fellow of the life management Institute (FLMI) from the USA, a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), UK and holds a bachelor’s degree from the Management University of Africa. He also has other qualifications in professional bodies – Strathmore University Kenya and Career Connections. Samuel is a life coach and doubles up as a Pastor.

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Thomas Thuku is a Computer Scientist and an Accountant by training and a distinguished IT professional   with over 15 years of hands-on experience across various domains, including Software Support, Projects Implementations and Product Management. As Maseno University alumnus with a strong academic foundation in Computer and Mathematics as well as CPA III from Vision Institute of Professionals, Thomas combines technical proficiency with a deep understanding of market dynamics

He is currently the General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer at Caava Group, the parent company of Turnkey Africa, Agencify, and Caava AI, and a pan African insurance technology and service provider that develops, supplies and manages end-to-end insurance software solutions for the insurance industry for over 27 years. 

Thomas has worked for Turnkey Africa Ltd in Kenya, Nigeria Ghana, Zambia and Uganda and has been instrumental in spearheading the Turkey Africa belief that technology can make insurance more accessible by providing innovative solutions and being the partner of choice to the insurance industry.

Thomas embodies a unique blend of strategic leadership with a remarkable career spanning 18 years in technology, he has consistently championed both innovation and customer satisfaction