Pastoralists in Marsabit who have lost up to a third of their animals due to ravaging drought witnessed in the country a few months ago today received compensation from UAP Insurance under an insurance program developed in partnership with the Nairobi-based International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Cornell University, Equity Bank and the index Insurance Innovation … Continue reading
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Herders welcome livestock insurance
A feature on Index Based livestock Insurance by Vincent Oduor NTV Kenya on 24th Oct 2011 Continue reading
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Herders receive first drought insurance payouts in Kenya
As part of an innovative new scheme, 650 herders in northern Kenya received their first drought insurance payouts for the loss of thousands of cows, camels, goats and sheep on Friday. Up to a third of livestock in Marsabit District are estimated to have died during the current drought, which has affected over 13 million … Continue reading
IBLI Index in North Horr based on data up to 14-29 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides the update on the predicted livestock mortality index and the summary of the underlying data in North Horr for March – September 2011 (Long Rain Long Dry, LRLD) insurance coverage period based on the data up to Thursday, September 29, 2011. North Horr.pdf Continue reading
IBLI Index in Maikona based on data up to 14-29 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides the update on the predicted livestock mortality index and the summary of the underlying data in Maikona for March – September 2011 (Long Rain Long Dry, LRLD) insurance coverage period based on the data up to Thursday, September 29, 2011. Maikona.pdf Continue reading
IBLI index color coded map based on data up to 14-29 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides a color coded map of the predicted mortality index in all 5 Marsabit divisions based on the data up to 14-29 Sep 2011, and also posts the index status at the previous 6 potential payment periods. 5IndexAreaMarsabit.pdf Continue reading
IBLI Index in Laisamis based on data up to 14-29 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides the update on the predicted livestock mortality index and the summary of the underlying data in Laisamis for March – September 2011 (Long Rain Long Dry, LRLD) insurance coverage period based on the data up to Thursday, September 29, 2011. Laisamis.pdf Continue reading
IBLI Index in Loiyangalani based on data up to 14-29 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides the update on the predicted livestock mortality index and the summary of the underlying data in Loiyangalani for March – September 2011 (Long Rain Long Dry, LRLD) insurance coverage period based on the data up to Thursday, September 29, 2011. Loiyangalani.pdf Continue reading
IBLI Index in Central and Gadamoji based on data up to 14-29 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides the update on the predicted livestock mortality index and the summary of the underlying data in Central and Gadamoji for March – September 2011 (Long Rain Long Dry, LRLD) insurance coverage period based on the data up to Thursday, September 29, 2011. Central and Gadamoji.pdf Continue reading
IBLI index color coded map based on data up to 29 Aug 2011 – 13 Sep 2011
The pdf below provides a color coded map of the predicted mortality index in all 5 Marsabit divisions based on the data up to 29 Aug 2011 – 13 Sep 2011, and also posts the index status at the previous 6 potential payment periods. 5IndexAreaMarsabit.pdf Continue reading
Index-Based Livestock Insurance 