Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) has today announced a strategic partnership with Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited and insurtech Turaco Insurance Brokers LTD to provide ‘Hospital Sente’, a low-cost hospital cash insurance product with Funeral Benefits, aimed at increasing access to insurance for underserved communities, and low-income individuals and families.

The cover aims to ease Airtel Money’s customers’ financial burden associated with hospital admissions and bereavement. Hospital Sente offers beneficiaries a cash pay-out if they are hospitalised.
It is designed to provide affordable coverage for unserved individuals and families conveniently through Airtel’s Mobile money platform by dialing *185*7*6#.

The product which is underwritten by Prudential Uganda is offered through Airtel Money powered by Turaco, a micro-insuretech that is changing the face of micro-insurance in Uganda.

“We are excited to partner with Prudential Uganda to offer this innovative and affordable insurance product to our customers,” said Airtel Mobile Commerce Managing Director, Japheth Aritho. “We believe that this partnership will help increase access to insurance for low-income households and help protect families against unexpected events.”

“We are proud to partner with Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) to bring this important product to the Ugandan market,” said Prudential Uganda CEO, Tetteh Ayitevie. “We believe that this partnership will help us reach more customers and provide them with the financial protection they need.”

Hamza Mutebi, General Manager, Turaco said: “Most Ugandans today remain unreached by mainstream insurance, all while being the most vulnerable to financial shocks caused by illness, accidents, and death. Strategic partnerships like these remain critical to enabling underserved Ugandans access to affordable insurance that provides a safety net in their times of need and ultimately peace of mind. I thank Airtel Money and Prudential for joining us in driving mass market insurance adoption in Uganda”.

The product comes in three affordable plans; –
The Platinum plan comes with a funeral benefit of UGX 4Million, a hospital cash pay-out of UGX 100,000 per night of admission at a premium of only UGX 5000 every month. The Gold plan provides a funeral benefit of UGX 2Million, a hospital cash pay-out of UGX 60,000 per night at a monthly premium of only UGX 3000. The Silver plan offers a funeral plan of UGX 1Million, and a hospital cash pay-out of UGX 40,00 per night of hospitalization at a monthly premium of UGX 1000.

Hospital Sente is available to all Airtel Money customers. For more information, customers can visit the Airtel Uganda website or contact customer service.

Alliance Francaise Kampala hosted its 2023 #FranceJobFairUg which was held on Saturday, 18th March at International French School which is located in Lugogo in Kampala.

The French Job Fair Uganda is organized by the Embassy of France in Uganda.

Both continuing university students and those that finished attended workshops on resume and cover letter writing, and mock job interviews, to prepare themselves for the competitive job market. They have also interacted with company representatives thus having the opportunity to strengthen their networks.

Addressing campuses, was the head of Cooperation and Cultural Affairs Mr. Yves Mercier who said that in the professional environment, French is a necessary asset and so he encouraged parents to take their children to learn the language.

He also added saying that training that includes different partners will create a platform for dialogue and the free exchange of ideas about our lives.

The 3rd National Dog Show and All Breed Assessment was a great success, attracting dog lovers, breeders, pet food dealers, grooming services, and trainers from all over Uganda. The event, organized by the Canine Association of Uganda, featured over 40 exhibitors showcasing their products and services.

One of the most outstanding exhibitors was Kaya’s Kitchen, a Ugandan business specializing in producing organic and chemical-free pet food and grooming products. Their range of foodstuffs includes Puppy treats, Kitten Treats, chicken jerky, fish jerky, goat jerky, and Snicker doodles, all of which are made from organic locally sourced ingredients. Kaya’s Kitchen is expanding into new markets such as Kenya and exporting to Europe as well.

Flavia Namagwa of Kaya’s Kitchen highlighted the company’s commitment to environmentally-friendly products that pose no threat to pets. She explained that their products are free of additives, preservatives, and other chemicals commonly found in mass-produced pet foods. Kaya’s Kitchen’s grooming products, such as Flea N tick powder, Flea N tick spray, and dog shampoo, are made from natural ingredients such as Neem tree, lemon grass, and citronella, which are highly effective pest repellents.

The event’s organizers were pleased with the turnout, as all age groups were well represented, and attendees had a great time. They called upon the public to look out for upcoming events that will be announced soon.

Kaya’s Kitchen’s products can be purchased at their office at Crane Chambers, 3rd floor, Kampala Road, near Mapera House. For more information about Kaya’s Kitchen’s products, visit their social media platforms