Is travel insurance in Kenya important? Picture this: You have carefully planned for that Dubai dream vacation or that Europe business trip making that trip a success. The flights are booked, itinerary well packed, and you are very excited. However, after two days into your trip, you get a severe stomachache and diarrhea due to

In my previous articles about travel insurance, I highlighted briefly the cost of moving around the world from Kenya and the amount of cover you need for each trip depending on your destination. I covered Schengen travel insurance requirements in Kenya extensively and we established that the baseline travel insurance should have a mandatory healthcare

As you travel East Africa from Kenya, you might think you are still at home or close to home. That is very true. Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda are our close neighbours. However, East Africa countries do not cooperate directly in healthcare. This means your comprehensive private medical insurance or SHA/SHIF may not cover you outside

As a Kenyan, you can travel in East Africa or regionally without the need for travel insurance. Having it is a very good choice, but it is not a requirement. However, when travelling to Europe (Schengen) travel insurance is mandatory. The European Union’s Schengen Visa code makes specific international cover a mandatory baseline requirement for