Elimu Smart
Elimu Smart is an Education plan designed to guarantee payment continuity for a child’s school fees in the unfortunate event of death, permanent disability or critical illness of the parent(s) or guardian
How it works
Elimu Smart is a simple, flexible solution that allows you to select the number of years you would want the school fees cover for. It is renewable every year and the premium payable is calculated based on your child\’s current school fees. In the event that any of the defined risks occur, a lumpsum amount will be paid to you or your beneficiary.
Product features
- Age Eligibility
- Minimum entry age of 18 years
- Maximum entry age of 55 years.
- The cover runs up to a maximum of 60 years.
2. Flexible Term
- The Policy Term can run up to a maximum of 5 Years
3. Sum Assured
- Minimum sum assured is Kes 50,000
- Maximum sum assured is Kes 3,000,000
- Waiting Period
- 6 months waiting period for Critical Illness & Natural
Death claims - There is no waiting period for Permanent &Total
Disability and accidental death
- Premiums
- Premiums are payable annually only
Product Benefits
- Death Benefits (Natural and Accidental)
In the unfortunate event of your death as the policy owner caused by natural causes or as a result of an accident, Elimu Smart shall pay your named beneficiary the full sum assured. - Permanent Total Disability (Accident Only)
In case you are permanently disabled as a result of injury or illness which leaves you unable to provide for your family, Elimu Smart shall pay you the full sum assured. - Specified Critical Illnesses
In the event you are diagnosed with a specified critical illness, Elimu Smart will pay you the full sum assured.
The following critical illnesses are covered:
a) Cancer
b) Heart attack
c) Stroke
d) Renal failure
e) Open Heart Surgery
f) Major Organ Transplant
g) Paraplegia
5 reasons why you should sign up for an Elimu Smart school fees cover
- A Safety Net
Elimu Smart ensures that in case any of the covered risks occur, your child’s school fees
will be secured. - Affordable
Elimu Smart gives you the flexibility of selecting the total amount to be covered as well as the number of years to be covered ensuring that the premiums paid are within your comfort. - Short-term
Elimu Smart is renewed every year for as long as your child is in school giving you the flexibility to plan your expenses year on year. - No surprises
The premiums are calculated based on your childs current school fees. - Immediate
Elimu Smart claims are paid immediately except for specified cases that may require a waiting period.
From as little as Kshs. 500 per term, you can secure your child\’s school fees with Elimu Smart.

Elimu Smart FAQs
1. What is Elimu Smart?
Elimu Smart is a Pure Protection Education plan designed to guarantee payment continuity for a child’s school fees in the unfortunate event of death, permanent disability or critical illness of the parent(s) or guardian.
2. How much can I pay for Elimu Smart?
The premium is as low as Kes 1,200 per year.
3. How often do I pay the Contributions/Premiums?
Elimu smart premiums are paid only once a year.
4. Is there a difference between Elimu smart and other education policies?
Unlike other education policies that are long term and have savings, Elimu smart cover is renewable every year and only provides pure protection.
5. Who can buy Elimu smart?
This product is designed for parents with children in primary, secondary school and university.
6. Does the product have grace period?
Yes, the product has a grace period of 30 days.
For more information contact
Gallin Wekesa: Financial Advisor@ Britam 0712870447
gwwekesa@britam.com/ gallywexa@gmail.com