The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) has launched the 5th Annual Insurance Week (AIW) to further reaffirms the insurance industry’s commitment to promoting public awareness, deepening understanding, and expanding access to insurance services.
Speaking during the launch ceremony at the Insurance Tower on February 24, 2026, the IRA Chief Executive Officer, Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega said the launch celebrates not only the consistency of the AIW initiative but also the steady growth of the insurance industry, and the increasing recognition of insurance as a vital pillar of Uganda’s socioeconomic transformation.
The AIW, which brings together all the industry players and other financial service providers, and acts as a platform for the industry to engage with the public to deepen their understanding and appreciation of insurance. The players will showcase industry products and innovations.
“This flagship initiative reaffirms the industry’s commitment to promoting public awareness, deepening understanding, and expanding access to insurance services nationwide,” he said.
The AIW also provides an avenue to address consumer complaints in real time, facilitate meaningful dialogue between providers and the public and strengthen collaboration across the financial sector and the wider business community, ensuring that insurance remains accessible, trusted, and relevant to all Ugandans.
This year’s week will run from March 19 – 26, at the Lower Constitutional Square, under the theme “Future Eri Ku Sure ne Insure” and it will be crowned with the Annual Insurance Innovations Awards gala on March 27.
Alhaj Dr. Kaddunabbi said that the theme calls on Ugandans to plan intentionally for a secure and resilient financial future through insurance and other financial protection tools.
Similar engagements will be held regionally at the Uganda Christian University grounds in Mbale, Pece Stream Green Square in Gulu and Amazon Building space in Mbarara.
Several activities have been scheduled during this week including a medical camp where the public will access different services like free eye and body checkups, blood donation and consultations on all insurance matters.
Partners
The AIW is organized in partnership with the Insurance Training College, Uganda Insurers’ Association (UIA), Insurance Brokers Association of Uganda (IBAU), Uganda Engineering Valuers and Loss Assessors Association (UEVLA) and the Uganda Insurance Agents Association.
It is supported by Kenya Airways, Uganda Reinsurance Corporation, Africa Reinsurance Corporation, Bank of Uganda, Deposit Protection Fund, Smart Applications, Uganda Revenue Authority, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, Capital Markets Authority, Uganda Reinsurance Corporation, ZEP Re, Agro Consortium, Raw Technology and Faras.
The UIA Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jonan Kisakye commended IRA for choosing a good theme, saying it resonates with the masses, and brings the aspect of insurance and trust closer to the public.
The Principal ITC, Mr. Saul Seremba commended IRA for the commitment and consistence to organise the AIW, saying it provides an opportunity for regulator, industry players, and members of the public to engage meaningfully to bridge the knowledge gap.
The Director Communications at DPF, Mr. Patrick Ezaga rallied the public to attend the insurance week in big numbers to engage more with exhibitors to acquire more knowledge about financial services.