Why insurance could be the game-changer for your small business in times of crisis

Traders display tomatoes in Kisii town. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Across Kenya, scenes of protests and political demonstrations have become increasingly frequent. With them comes a grim reality for many small business owners: shattered shopfronts, stolen stock, burned stalls, and lost livelihoods. For those running small enterprises, these disruptions can be devastating.

At the heart of this vulnerability lies a tough question: What happens to your business when things fall apart? If the answer is "start over" or "hope for help," it may be time to consider a new layer of protection and that is, insurance.