Habari, Wanjiku

I lose my job for 6 months

What happens

I lose my job for 6 months

You'd run down your Emergency Fund by month 4. Pause Side Hustle contributions to extend runway to 7 months. Home goal slips 4 months but stays alive.

Goals affected

Emergency Funddepleted by month 4
First Homeslips 4 months

Recommendations

  • · Pause Side Hustle contributions
  • · Maintain Emergency Fund refills
  • · Suspend round-up rule until income returns

Protection that fits

Britam · Income

Britam Income Shield

KES 2k

/ month

Replaces a portion of your salary if you lose your job involuntarily or are unable to work.

Cover

KES 60k/mo for up to 12 months

"Bridges the 4-month gap your emergency fund cannot fully cover."

Jubilee Insurance · Health

Jubilee Family Health Plus

KES 6k

/ month

Comprehensive medical cover for the whole family with NHIF top-up.

Cover

KES 3M inpatient · 200k outpatient

"A single hospital admission would otherwise drain your emergency fund."

CIC Group · Critical Illness

CIC Critical Illness Rider

KES 1k

/ month

Pays a lump sum on diagnosis of cancer, stroke, heart attack and 30+ other critical conditions.

Cover

KES 2M lump sum on diagnosis

"Cash on diagnosis so you focus on treatment, not fees."

Investments to consider