200 E-Bike Riders to Access Sh200,000 of Healthcare Coverage

Through a partnership with M-Tiba, 200 eBee riders will have access to healthcare coverage worth up to Sh200,000.

eBee is a firm that provides last-mile delivery services using electric bikes.

The Kinga Afya healthcare cover, powered by M-Tiba and underwritten by AAR Insurance Kenya, is included in the e-bike pricing.

“Riders do not have to worry about any accident-related claims and reimbursements as the Kinga Afya covers settles hospital bills directly,” said M-TIBA CEO Pieter Prickaerts.

“In addition, Kinga Afya gives financial support to riders even after hospitalizations as they take their time to recover and get back to work,” Prickaerts added.

“The M-TIBA technology makes sure that both the riders and eBee can access and manage the covers efficiently.”

Prickaerts went on to say that the partnership with eBee is strategic since it allows for the expansion of healthcare coverage in the rapidly increasing e-mobility industry.

Aside from the immediate settlement of the hospital cost, riders receive daily compensation during and after hospitalization, compensation in the event of permanent impairment, and payout in the event of a tragic accident.

“Part of our DNA is to be empowering and to be human, which for us means ensuring our riders have peace of mind and access to medical care. Kinga Afya is that essential safety net that affords our riders the financial security they need when faced with challenges,” said eBee Africa Managing Director Olivia Lamenya.

eBee stated that Kinga Afya will initially be offered to riders on Nairobi routes before being expanded to other places where the company operates.