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Elimu

APA Elimu is an education savings plan that helps a parent or guardian build a fund for a child's education needs, while ensuring the required fees are available even in the untimely death of the policyholder during the term.

Education Fund Building

Disciplined savings for your child's school fees over 5 to 20 years

Protected if You Pass Away

Immediate payout, waived premiums and full maturity benefit still paid

Maturity with Bonuses

100% of sum assured plus reversionary and terminal bonuses at term-end

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What is Elimu?

APA Elimu is an education savings plan that helps a parent or guardian build a fund for a child's education needs, while ensuring the required fees are available even in the untimely death of the policyholder during the term. It offers disciplined, flexible saving with maturity benefits and bonuses, and a built-in life cover with premium waiver on death — policy terms of 5 to 20 years for persons aged 18 to 65, with a maximum maturity age of 70.

Highlights

  • Maturity benefit: 100% of sum assured plus simple reversionary (4%) and terminal (50%) bonuses.
  • On death: 100% of sum assured paid immediately, future premiums waived, and 100% plus bonuses at term-end.
  • Optional riders: TPD, Waiver of Premium, Medical Reimbursement (extendable to child), Critical Illness and Retrenchment.
  • Policy loans and paid-up/surrender values after 3 full years' premiums.
  • 15% insurance relief on premiums up to KES 60,000 per annum, subject to applicable regulations.
Elimu (Education Plan)

What is Covered and Not Covered Under Elimu (Education Plan)?

Toggle between the categories below to understand the comprehensive scope of our cover details.

1

Core Protection

Essential Elimu coverage and protection against loss, damage, or liability.

2

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock emergency assistance and customer helpline.

3

Fast Claim Settlement

Streamlined online claims submission and fast payout process.

Eligibility & Documentation

Eligibility Criteria
Specifications
Entry Age
Parents or guardians aged 18 to 65 years
Maximum Maturity Age
70 years
Policy Terms
5 to 20 years
Medical Examination
Required if sum assured above KES 8m or age next birthday 46+
Documentation
Application form, National ID/passport, KRA PIN and premium payment

How to Buy the Elimu Plan?

1

Contact an APA Life agent, broker or visit any APA office to discuss your child's education goals.

2

Complete the life application form with your chosen term, sum assured and premium frequency.

3

Attach your National ID/passport and KRA PIN; complete medical examination where required.

4

Receive confirmation — call 0709 912 777 or email insurance@apalife.co.ke for assistance.

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