LAW SOCIETY OF KENYA LAUNCHES NEW MEDICAL COVER FOR THE COUNTRY'S LEGAL FRATERNITY

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unveiled a new health insurance scheme tailored for the country’s legal fraternity. In a statement issued on July 16, LSK urged advocates to prioritize their well-being as they continue to uphold justice.
Dubbed Wakili Medicover, the new product was launched on July 15 in Nairobi in partnership with Octagon Africa Financial Services and Britam General Insurance Company (K) Ltd. The medical cover is designed specifically for lawyers and legal practitioners, offering a wide range of affordable healthcare benefits.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo led the launch, calling her fellow advocates to take care of themselves as they take care of others. “Health is critical to our ability to fight for justice. As advocates, we must now also fight for ourselves—for our well-being, for our families, and for peace of mind,” Odhiambo said. “Wakili Medicover should mark the end of the era of health-related crises among our members. This product tells every advocate: you matter.”
The plan, developed by Octagon Africa’s subsidiary Octagon Insurance Brokers Limited (OIBL) and underwritten by Britam, offers inpatient coverage ranging from KES 500,000 to KES 10 million per family.
It also includes free maternity, dental, and optical services, and significantly reduced waiting periods for chronic and pre-existing conditions.