Join Us For The 10th Annual Actuarial Convention 2025

The Actuary As A Policy Architect:
Driving Sustainable Governance And Financial Resilience



📅 Oct 29 - Oct 31
📍 Diani Reef Beach Resort, Ukunda
The Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK) was founded in 1993 and this marks the 32nd year. TASK brings together qualified and trainee actuaries in professional, educational and research organisations with an aim of promoting the actuarial profession.
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The Agenda

Join Us For The 10th Annual Actuarial Convention 2025

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 10th Annual Actuarial Convention 2025, an event that brings together bright minds in the world of risk management and actuarial science. This conference is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and share insights with fellow actuaries, industry leaders, and aspiring professionals. With a focus on innovation, data analytics, and the ever-evolving landscape of risk, this year's conference promises to be an exceptional experience for all attendees with the THEME of the convention being: "The Actuary As A Policy Architect: Driving Sustainable Governance And Financial Resilience"

The Theme

This year's theme, "The Actuary as a Policy Architect: Driving Sustainable Governance and Financial Resilience," reflects the profession's evolving role beyond traditional actuarial practice. It highlights how actuaries are increasingly stepping into strategic positions, influencing national policy, shaping regulatory frameworks, and contributing to long-term financial stability across sectors such as insurance, pensions, healthcare, and public finance.

The theme invites thought leaders to explore how actuarial science, with its unique blend of risk analysis and long-term financial forecasting, can inform policy decisions, promote sustainable governance, and enhance economic resilience especially in the face of emerging global and regional challenges like climate risk, demographic shifts, and economic shocks.

Pre-Conference Events

The Program

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28th October 2025

8:00am - 4:00pm
Arrival and registration
TASK secretariat
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
TASK secretariat

29th October 2025

Actuarial work in public policy and social protection.

Tamara Odongo, Aida Mukami, Debra Kasaine, Khalif Onyango, Juliet Nekesa

8:00am - 9:00am
Arrival and registration
TASK secretariat/MC
9:00am - 9:10am
Welcome remarks
Clinton Wafula, FIA
9:10am - 9:30am
TASK President's address
Lorraine Njue, FIA
9:30am - 9:50am
IFOA address
Kalpana Shah, FIA
9:50am - 10:30am
Navigating longevity risk in Post-retirement Medical Funds
Michael Thuku (Deloitte)
10:30am - 11:10am
Panel Discussion - Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Actuaries as Policy Architects in Social Health Insurance
Moderated by: Sheila Kirika, FIA
Featuring: 1. Ezekiel Macharia - CEO Kenbright Holdings
2. Margaret Macharia - Social Health Authority of Kenya
3. George Odera - ZEP RE
Morning Tea Break
11:30am - 12:10pm
CEOs Roundtable: Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Actuarial and Analytical Talent in the C-Suite
Moderated by: Patience Muvea, FIA
Featuring: 1. Martin Karenju - Managing Director Life Old Mutual
2. Asman Mugambi - CEO Jubilee Life Insurance
3. Justine Kosgei - CEO AAR Insurance
4. Emmanuel Opakasi - CEO Pioneer Assurance
12:10pm - 12:20pm
Mental Health Activity
12:20pm - 12:50pm
Mbao Pension Plan
1. Joy Karumba
2. Wycliff Mambo
3. Ruth Hika (The winners of 2025 ASSK PDC)
Lunch break
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Britam
Britam Insurance
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Recap and closing of day 1
TASK secretariat
Afternoon Tea break

30th October 2025

Actuarial practice in financial markets, banking & insurance regulation

Samantha Lelei, Mercy Tuitoek, Shelmith Mwangi, Morodhi Omar, Kirui Ashley

8:30am - 8:50am
Arrival and registration
TASK secretariat/MC
8:50am - 9:00am
Opening Remarks
George Odera (Vice President)
9:00am - 9:40am
Africa's Debt Management
Daisy Oloo, Josphine Muroria (Deloitte)
9:40am - 10:20am
The Intersection of Actuarial Practice and Insurance Regulations: Emerging Approaches to Capital Adequacy, Solvency & Consumer Protection
James Ndwiga (IRA)
Morning Tea Break
10:40am - 11:20am
Emerging Roles of Large Language Models and Agentic AI in Insurance Decision-Making: Home and Away
Brighton Chitsiku, Jing-Yuan Gong (The Shard (Pty) Ltd)
11:20am - 12:00pm
From calculators to architects: the actuarial role in shaping market disclosure
Henry Mbuthia (QED Actuaries)
12:00pm - 12:10pm
Mental Health Activity
12:10pm - 12:50pm
Smart models, Secure Futures: Actuarial tools for Pension reform
Samiul Chowdhury (RNA Analytics)
Lunch break
2:00pm - 2:40pm
From USA to Africa: How Autonomous Vehicles rev up changes in the industry
Chris van der Merwe (Milliman)
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Underwriting Year Reserving for (Re)Insurers in a Dynamic Financial Landscape
Tedd Miano, Joseph Gikuiyu (Reinsurance Working Party)
3:20pm - 3:30pm
Recap and closing of day 2
TASK secretariat
Afternoon Tea break

31st October 2025

ESG, sustainability & innovative actuarial frontiers

Geoffrey Musyoka, Grace Mwangi, Roselyne Cherotich, Prestone Cheloti, Carlos Wanjala

8:30am - 9:00am
Arrival and registration
TASK secretariat/MC
9:00am - 9:10am
Opening Remarks
Jay Kosgei (TASK Treasurer)
9:10am - 9:50am
Technological Innovation in Actuarial Work — Big Data, AI & Machine Learning in Policy Design
Dennis Kevogo (Predictive Analytics)
9:50am - 10:30am
The Intersection of ESG and Policy Making: Embedding Sustainability into National Policies
Elias Omondi (FSD Africa)
Morning Tea Break
10:50am - 11:20pm
Keynote Address: The Actuary as a Policy Architect: A Vision for Africa
H.E Prof. Kivutha Kibwana, EGH
11:20am - 12:00pm
PWC
PWC
12:00pm - 12:10am
Mental Health Activity
12:10am - 12:50pm
Panel Discussion - The Future Actuary: Policy Architect for Africa’s Transformation
Moderated by: Boniface Kamau, FIA
Featuring: 1. Moses Kiptoon - PCF
2. Donald Were - Acentria
3. Dr. Joab Odhiambo - Meru University
4. Moses Mutuli - Sanlam Pan Africa
5. Sheila Kirika - Old Mutual Africa
Lunch break
2:00pm - 2:40pm
Impact of Political Instability on Insurance Penetration and National Resilience
Bernice Kamau, Rosemary Wanja (Zamara Actuaries)
2:40pm - 3:20pm
Modelling Digital Microlending Risk in Kenya: Actuarial Insights for the Sustainability of Responsible Lending
Tasneem Ahmed, Carolyne Gaturi (Deloitte)
3:20pm - 3:50pm
Recap, closing remarks and vote of thanks
Donald Were, FIA (Secretary General)
3:50pm - 4:00pm
Convention Photo Session
Afternoon Tea break
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Gala Dinner

GALA DINNER PROGRAM

Friday 31st October 2025

Theme of the Evening: Celebrating Actuarial Excellence & Policy Leadership

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Arrival and registration (Light background music and performance by DJ)
TASK Secretariat/MC
7:30pm - 7:35pm
Welcome Remarks
TASK President
7:35pm - 8:00pm
Keynote Address: Reflections on Leadership, Resilience, and the Future of Actuarial Influence
Dinner sponsors
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Dinner is Served (Soft Entertainment and Live music)
TASK secretariat/MC
9:10pm - 9:20pm
Graduation and awards for the pioneer TASK apprenticeship cohort
TASK President
9:20pm - 9:30pm
Recognition of newly qualified actuaries
TASK President
9:30pm - 9:40pm
Recognition of outstanding contributions by members in various fields
TASK President
9:40pm - 10:10pm
Sponsors' Awards & Recognition (Appreciating sponsors & partners for their support and contributions)
TASK Council
10:10pm - 10:20pm
Vote of thanks by Convention Organizing Committee Chairperson
Clinton Wafula
10:20pm - 11:00pm
Entertainment & Networking
TASK Secretariat

Sponsors & Partners

We are grateful to our valued sponsors and partners who make this convention possible and support the advancement of actuarial science in Kenya.