Kenyan companies SunCulture, a leader in solar-powered irrigation solutions, and Turaco, a leading mass-market insurtech company, have launched “SunCulture Protect”, aimed at providing enhanced protection to smallholder farmers using SunCulture’s pay-as-you-go (PAYG) devices.
As the impact from climate change escalates, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are expected to rise, negatively affecting health outcomes and pushing millions of Africans into poverty.
This partnership between two leading Kenyan tech companies – SunCulture and Turaco – aims to address the urgent need for risk mitigation tools, such as insurance, for the most vulnerable populations, enabling and expanding access to healthcare.
SunCulture Protect offers essential health and life coverage, safeguarding customers and their families against unforeseen medical expenses and risks that are exacerbated by extreme weather events.
“At SunCulture, our mission has always been to help smallholder farmers grow more food and improve their livelihoods,” said Samir Ibrahim, CEO of SunCulture. “Partnering with Turaco allows us to extend our commitment by not only providing sustainable energy solutions but also offering financial security and peace of mind to our customers and their families.”
Ted Pantone, CEO of Turaco, said he believed affordable insurance should be accessible to everyone, especially those that are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
“Our partnership with SunCulture enables us to provide essential coverage that not only protects livelihoods but also fosters long-term resilience among smallholder farmers,” he said.
