Kenya Re faces more competition in foreign markets

Kenya Re is facing increasing competition in international markets as more countries raise mandatory reinsurance premium retention rates to boost local industry capacity. Kenya will also increase the compulsory retention rate from 20% to 25% starting September, pressuring Kenya Re's cross-border premium volumes and revenue.

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