Prioritize Your Health, Legal Professionals Are Advised
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a new health insurance scheme, Wakili Medicover, aimed at addressing the unique healthcare needs of its members. The scheme, a partnership between LSK, Octagon Africa Financial Services, and Britam General Insurance Company, was unveiled on July 15, 2025, in Nairobi [1][2][3].
The Wakili Medicover scheme is designed to cater to legal practitioners and advocates who are members of LSK. The underwriters for the scheme are Britam General Insurance Company (K) Ltd, while Octagon Africa's subsidiary, Octagon Insurance Brokers Limited (OIBL), acts as the administrator [1].
The medical insurance plan offers inpatient coverage with a sum insured ranging from KES 500,000 up to KES 10 million per family. This wide range ensures that the scheme caters to different needs and affordability levels [1]. The coverage is specifically tailored to address the realities of long hours, high stress, and limited time faced by legal professionals [2].
The benefits of Wakili Medicover extend beyond the cover. It provides comprehensive inpatient healthcare benefits to legal practitioners and their families, aiming to reduce health-related crises among members, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind [1]. The scheme also supports the LSK objective of enhancing the welfare of lawyers by providing a dedicated medical cover that recognizes and addresses their unique lifestyles and risks [1].
LSK President Faith Odhiambo emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that the scheme should mark the end of health-related crises among advocates and assures every advocate that "you matter" [1]. The cover is affordable, accessible, and relevant to all advocates, according to Odhiambo [1].
The launch of Wakili Medicover brought together leaders from the legal, financial, and insurance sectors. Britam General Insurance CEO James Mbithi echoed the importance of tailored solutions to meet lawyers' needs, stating that Wakili Medicover delivers value beyond the cover [1][2]. Octagon Africa Group Chief Executive Fred Waswa affirmed the firm's dedication to developing client-centric solutions for lawyers, stating that Wakili Medicover was born from a deep understanding of the challenges faced by lawyers [2].
In summary, Wakili Medicover offers a tailored, affordable, and comprehensive medical insurance plan that supports LSK members’ healthcare needs, reinforcing the society's commitment to member welfare and professional sustainability [1][2][3]. The scheme is designed to evolve with the needs of advocates, providing them with the necessary healthcare support to prioritize their health as part of their professional and personal responsibilities.
The health insurance scheme, Wakili Medicover, specifically caters to the unique healthcare needs of legal professionals by offering coverage that recognizes and addresses their high-stress lifestyles and risks. This tailored plan focuses on mental health, workplace wellness, and overall health and wellness of legal practitioners and their families. Moreover, the comprehensive benefits of Wakili Medicover aim to reduce health-related crises among advocates, ensuring their peace of mind and ensuring that they prioritize their health as part of their professional and personal responsibilities.
