Paul Arithi 
- ICEA LION Life Assurance Company Launches New Index Set to Simplify Retirement Planning For Kenyans;
In a notable event, ICEA LION Life Assurance Company launched the ICEA LION Retirement Preparedness Index (IRPI).The index, the first of its kind in Kenya, is designed to measure retirement readiness at both individual and national levels
On an individual level, the index provides a calculator that measures one’s personal preparedness for retirement.
Any individual can input their information (savings, income, frequency of saving, among others) and receive a tailored personal index.
At a national scale, the index is derived from a study (primary and secondary research) that targets both working and retired populations to measure their anticipated and current readiness for retirement.
“What makes this index unique is its robust methodology, which integrates four critical dimensions of preparedness: Replacement Rate, Behavioral Scoring, Financial Sufficiency Ratio, and Asset Multiples,” Jacqueline Ochieng, Head of Research at ICEA LION Group.
The study will be conducted annually and each year, ICEA LION Life Assurance Company will update the index to reveal the current state of retirement readiness in Kenya.
This innovation reaffirms ICEA LION’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of pensions through innovative digital-first and customer-centric solutions.
Through the launch of the Retirement Preparedness Index (IRPI), we continue to bridge the gap between traditional pension management and modern digital access, ensuring that Kenyans can plan and monitor their retirement journey at any time, anywhere.
“By turning complex pension data into meaningful insights powered by AI, we are equipping Kenyans to make informed decisions and take control of their retirement readiness,” Enock Keya, Head of Data at ICEA LION Group.
Among the population that accesses pension services, issues they grapple with include inadequate savings, intermittent employment, and premature access to the pension saving kitty, among other factors.
Across Kenya, retirement planning is rapidly evolving as individuals seek flexible, transparent, and digitally accessible pension solutions.
Building on the strong heritage of financial innovation, ICEA LION Life Assurance Company has taken the first step in introducing an innovative solution intended to drive action as the country seeks to improve the livelihoods of its citizens
