IRA Class 23 · General
Agriculture Insurance in Kenya
Crop, livestock and fish-farming insurance under IRA Class 23.
What does Agriculture Insurance cover?
Covers loss to crops from drought, hail, flood and pests; livestock from disease, accident and theft; greenhouse, poultry and aquaculture operations.
Who needs Agriculture Insurance?
Smallholder and commercial farmers, pastoralists and agribusinesses.
Examples of Agriculture Insurance policies in Kenya
- Area-yield index crop cover
- Index-based livestock insurance
- Greenhouse all-risk
Frequently asked questions
Does the Kenyan government subsidise crop insurance?
Yes. The Kenya Agricultural Insurance Programme co-pays a portion of the premium for smallholder farmers.
Regulation
Agriculture Insurance is licensed under Class 23 of the Insurance Act (Cap 487) and supervised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). Only insurers holding a current Class 23 licence may underwrite this cover in Kenya.