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Fire insurance a necessity, not a luxury for business, home owners

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The burnt Sigona Golf Club house which was partially burnt in a 11:40 pm fire on Friday, March 21, 2024. The cause of the fire has nit been established but the course is still open and hosting a Mug of Mugs sponsored by Tononoka Group. [Mose Sammy, Standard

If there's one thing that can turn a lifetime of hard work into ashes in minutes, it's fire. For example, in the last two months we've witnessed fires at Sigona and Limuru golf clubs yet, in Kenya, fire insurance is one of the least discussed topics-until disaster strikes.

From the sprawling estates of Nairobi to the bustling small businesses in downtown Kisumu, many Kenyans operate without a safety net in case the unexpected happens. How many times have you heard about a market burning down, an apartment complex catching fire, or even your favourite nyama choma joint going up in flames?

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