Continental Reinsurance is pleased to announce the 30 finalists shortlisted for the prestigious 11th Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards.

Following a rigorous Judges’ Roundtable held on March 20, 2026, a panel of distinguished industry experts and veteran media professionals evaluated 184 entries submitted from across the African continent. The finalists were selected based on the quality, analytical depth, originality, and the real-world impact of their reporting on the re/insurance industry.

The winners and runners-up will be officially unveiled during an awards ceremony scheduled for April 16–17, 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda, held alongside the CEO Summit. Category winners will receive the unique opportunity to attend the events, and engage directly with key stakeholders, including policymakers and global industry leaders.

SHORTLIST/FINALISTSBest Re/Insurance Print Entry (English)

1. Isaac Khisa, The Independent Publications, Uganda
2. John Kamau Muthoni, The Standard Group, Kenya
3. Josephine Ogundeji, Punch Newspaper, Nigeria
4. Ojeme Sunday, New Telegraph, Nigeria
5. Sammy Waweru, Nation Media Group, Kenya

Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Entry (English)

1. Blessing Ifechukwude Enebeli, Voice of Nigeria, Nigeria
2. Leon Lidigu, Nation Media Group, Kenya
3. Mercy Tyra Murengu, Mediamax Network Limited, Kenya
4. Okello Jesus Ojara, The Elephant Media, Uganda
5. Samuel Nana Effah Obeng, GN Media, Ghana

Best Re/Insurance Online Entry (English)

1. Dennis Lubanga, Y News Digital, Kenya
2. Henry Uche, Daily Sun Newspaper, Nigeria
3. Isaac Khisa, The Independent Publications, Uganda
4. Milliam Njeri Murigi, People Daily Newspaper, Kenya
5. Tendai Makaripe, 263Chat, Zimbabwe

Best Re/Insurance Social Media Entry (English)

1. Ayodeji Adebiyi, Insure Africa Limited, Nigeria
2. Eliud Thuo Matheri, Bima TV Kenya, Kenya
3. Marion Mlama, The Independent Publications, Uganda
4. Peter Wakaba, The Biashara Blog, Kenya
5. Taurai Museka, Freelance, Zimbabwe

Best Re/Insurance French Entry

1. Birba Fleur, Sidwaya, Burkina Faso
2. KonKobo Estelle, C’Finance, Burkina Faso
3. Nammangue Hector Sann'do, Vert-Togo, Togo
4. Nebie Noufou, Les Editions Sidwaya, Burkina Faso

1. Sedgo Adama, Les Editions Sidwaya, Burkina Faso

Best Re/Insurance Arabic Entry

1. Al-Zahraa Mustafa Al-Saeed Abdel-Hamid, Amwal Al-Ghad, Egypt
2. Elshazly Gomaa Ahmed Ali, AL-MAL Newspaper, Egypt
3. Eslam Abdelhameed Abdelmutlib Farhat, Amwal Al Ghad, Egypt
4. Eslam Sherif, Almal Newspaper, Egypt
5. Mohamed Azab Tawfik Metwally, Mubasher Insurance Platform, Egypt

Commitment to ExcellenceContinental Re remains dedicated to nurturing media talent. In line with this commitment, all participants, including those not shortlisted will receive detailed jury feedback to support their professional growth.

Next StepsThe 2025 category winners, along with the overall winner, will have the opportunity to travel to the awards ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. The winners will be contacted directly with detailed information on travel arrangements and participation.