Fake insurance cover menace silent threat to motorists, other road users

The scene of a road accident involving a lorry and two saloon cars along the Eastern Bypass near Thika Superhighway on February 12, 2015. 

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Insurance is supposed to offer peace of mind, ensuring financial protection in case of unforeseen calamities. Yet, an alarming rise in fake insurance covers, especially motor insurance has left many unsuspecting drivers exposed to financial loss, legal trouble, and devastating consequences.

This growing menace not only hurts individuals but also undermines public trust in the insurance industry whose uptake in Kenya is 2.3 percent—far below the global average of seven percent.

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