Sande Protazio, Director Strategy and Market Development – Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda. The new year always arrives quietly, almost deceptively. A fresh calendar, renewed hope, and the familiar promise that this year will be better than the last. Families plan school fees, entrepreneurs refine business ideas, farmers prepare for the next season, and professionals… Continue reading THE NEW YEAR TEST WE RARELY PREPARE FOR
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PRIORITIZE NHIS: PUT AN END TO UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS
Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega CEO – Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda In November 2025, as he bid farewell to his mother, businessman and city mogul Hassan Basajjabalaba opened his heart to the nation. He spoke of the painful journey his family endured while fighting to save her life, a battle against a complicated heart… Continue reading PRIORITIZE NHIS: PUT AN END TO UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS
IRA UNVEILS TAKAFUL REGULATIONS, OPENING A NEW CHAPTER IN INCLUSIVE INSURANCE
The Insurance Regulatory of Uganda (IRA) has released the long-awaited Takaful and Retakaful regulations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to broaden insurance access by offering an alternative to conventional insurance. During the official dissemination of the newly gazetted regulations, the IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, said the framework… Continue reading IRA UNVEILS TAKAFUL REGULATIONS, OPENING A NEW CHAPTER IN INCLUSIVE INSURANCE
1,161 GRADUATE AT THE 10TH ITC GRADUATION CEREMONY
It was merrymaking at Hotel Africana as 1,161students received Diplomas and certificates in insurance at the 10th Insurance Training College (ITC) graduation ceremony. Of these, 799 students received Certificates of Proficiency, 264 were for a Certificate in Insurance, 93 were for a Diploma in Insurance while 7 graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Insurance. The… Continue reading 1,161 GRADUATE AT THE 10TH ITC GRADUATION CEREMONY
USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS – JUSTICE OCAYA TO INSURERS
Insurance Industry players have been urged to increasingly use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (ADR) to save time, costs and reduce case backlog in courts. Speaking at the 66th CEO’s Breakfast meeting organized by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 20, 2025, Justice Ocaya Thomas Ojele Rubanga, the Hon.… Continue reading USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS – JUSTICE OCAYA TO INSURERS
IRA CEO RALLIES LOCAL LEADERS TO EMBRACE INSURANCE.
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Chief Executive officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, has underscored the central role of insurance in securing Uganda’s drive toward a fully monetized economy, urging local leaders to integrate risk management into all development plans. While speaking to Butambala district leaders who had gathered at Gombe Senior Secondary… Continue reading IRA CEO RALLIES LOCAL LEADERS TO EMBRACE INSURANCE.
IRA ROLLS OUT RISK-BASED SUPERVISION SYSTEM
In a bold step towards modernizing regulatory oversight, the Insurance Regulatory of Uganda, rolled out the RBS system after conducting a hands-on training session with secto The training conducted by the IRA’s consulting team from Regnology Ltd at the Insurance Tower in Kampala on November 11, 2025 equipped players (including Non-Life Insurance companies, Life Insurance… Continue reading IRA ROLLS OUT RISK-BASED SUPERVISION SYSTEM
STRENTH IN UNITY: IRA WELCOMES THE SANLAMALLIANZ ALLIANCE
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has hailed the merger of Sanlam General Insurance and Jubilee Allianz, ushering in a new era with the creation of SanlamAllianz General Insurance. The merger, officially approved by the IRA in August 2025, brings together the strength, expertise, and extensive market experience of two major players in the… Continue reading STRENTH IN UNITY: IRA WELCOMES THE SANLAMALLIANZ ALLIANCE
UPHOLD EXELLENCE IN DELIVERING RULINGS – JUSTICE ODOKI TO IRA LEGAL TEAM
Former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki has urged the Legal team at the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) to uphold the highest standards of excellence and integrity as they execute their mandate of resolving insurance-related complaints. Speaking during a the Ruling and Judgment Writing Training with the Authority’s Legal Department at the Insurance Tower on… Continue reading UPHOLD EXELLENCE IN DELIVERING RULINGS – JUSTICE ODOKI TO IRA LEGAL TEAM
IRA GREENLIGHTS UGAFODE MICROINSURANCE TO OFFER BANCASSURANCE SERVICES
Ugafode Microfinance Limited has received clearance from the Insurance Regulatory of Uganda (IRA) to sell insurance under the bancassurance arrangement. The Micro-Deposit taking institution with 27 branches across the country officially received its license on Thursday October 23, 2025, at a media handover ceremony held at the Insurance Tower in Kampala. Its entrance in this… Continue reading IRA GREENLIGHTS UGAFODE MICROINSURANCE TO OFFER BANCASSURANCE SERVICES