How Kenya’s Chamas could transform healthcare access

Without insurance, a single hospital stay might wipe out the group’s savings. With pooled cover, the kitty is preserved for investment, while members still gain access to care.

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Across Kenya, chamas and informal savings groups are now woven into daily life. They help parents pay school fees; families buy land and communities celebrating milestones.

Their success is proof that pooling resources allows people to achieve far more together than they ever could alone.

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