Prudential Assurance has announced plans to recruit and train more than 5,000 sales agents across Kenya over the next five years. This plan will increase its agency channel from 1,000 at present to over 5,000.
The recruitment drive focuses on creating employment opportunities by equipping young people with the essential skills and experience for careers in the insurance sector. The youths (15 – 24 year olds) had an unemployment rate of 11.9% in 2024, indicate data from the World Bank.
The recruitment news was announced at the opening of a branch in Nairobi earlier this month, according to local media reports.
“This highlights our continued growth in the country and the region. From here, we expect to reach more customers with our market-leading insurance products,” said Prudential Kenya’s CEO Ms Gwen Kinisu.
To support staff and agent training, the insurer has established the Prudential Academy.