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AFRIC has been designed to be a premier��non-profit making��Actuarial Science academic conference that will be rotationally hosted across Africa, bringing together academics and practitioners with research interests across all specialty areas of actuarial science, risk management, and financial system regulation.����AFRIC aims to enhance the research culture within Africa's actuarial community.��Hence, key topical areas including climate extremes, longevity risk, pensions, and insurance regulations, among others, form part of the��AFRIC��agenda. AFRIC will bring talent to a talented audience with massive potential of impacting their respective countries and societies. AFRIC is partnering with various universities across Africa and around the globe, actuarial societies, insurance regulators, and financial institutions. Pre-conference workshops will be run at each AFRIC gathering to provide hands-on skills for tackling critical challenges in today’s world. For AFRIC 2, the pre-conference workshop will cover aspects of Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change and GIS with stylised focus on Africa and will be run by renowned practitioners and academics who are subject matter experts for each theme.

AFRIC 2 will be hosted in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya at Muthu Keekorok Lodge from the 8^th - 13^th of June 2025. The Lodge is located right .

Program Overview and Abstracts

Conference registration

Conference delegates are invited to register through the

We are proud to announce AFRIC 2 which will be co-hosted with a number of institutions across East Africa which include The Actuarial Academy of East Africa, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology, The Actuarial Society of Kenya (TASK) and the University of Nairobi. We invite all academics, practitioners, and students to submit an abstract for this fairytale event. Abstract submissions are welcome from all core areas of actuarial science, finance, risk management and emerging areas including artificial intelligence. Submission deadline for abstracts is��Friday, the 17^th��of January 2025 at 23:59hrs��(AEST). Abstracts can be submitted through the link below:

Participants are highly recommended to RSVP accommodation way in advance as there are limited places at Muthu Keekorok Lodge. Abstract acceptance will be communicated by the��20th of January��2025 to allow sufficient time for visa application depending on one’s nationality.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with Jonathan on j.ziveyi@unsw.edu.au

The organisers have negotiated a special all-inclusive room rate for conference participants of US$152 per night (bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Muthu Keekorok Lodge for the duration of the conference. Any accompanying person per room will be charged US$50 per day.�� Reservations are limited and you are encouraged to RSVP early by emailing Ms Flora Nyapinda on: sm3@africamuthuhotelsmgm.com or by calling/WhatsApp +254 722 959658

As the lodge is located inside the National Reserve, there are access fees payable to the local Narok County which depend on individuals’ residence status as follows:

The Park Entry fees can be made in US dollars or Kenyan shillings��at the entry gates, except for the Mara Triangle - Mara Conservancy area, where only cashless payment��(Visa/Mastercard or Mpesa Mobile Money) is accepted. .

Travelling to Kenya

All travellers to Kenya who are not citizens of East African Partner States will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to enter Kenya and this can be applied electronically through the .

Note that the processing time varies from 3 – 7 business days and here are some of the mandatory requirements for all foreign travellers:

• Valid passport for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page��
• Selfie or passport-type photo
• Contact information, email address and phone number
• Details of your arrival and departure itinerary��
• Accommodation booking confirmation(s)

Transfers between Nairobi and the conference venue

For transfers between Nairobi and the conference venue (and game drives within Maasai Mara for the entire duration), we have made special arrangements with who will provide 7-seater Safari Land Cruisers for US$280 per vehicle per day (approximately US$40 per day per individual). The way we have negotiated is that each group of up to seven individuals will be assigned a vehicle for their entire stay in Maasai Mara so that it will as well be handy for game drives and village tour visits. The price includes

i) return Nairobi transfers from Muthu Keekorok Lodge,

ii) Maasai Mara National Reserve Game drives,

iii) service of a professional driver/guide, iii) vehicle park entry fees, and

iv) drivers allowance.

Nyagaya Safaris can as well provide airport transfers for those who wish to spend some time in Nairobi before going to the park. Reservations for transfers can be made directly by emailing Ms. Lynee Nyagaya on nyagayasafaris2@gmail.com and cc Ms Pauline Nyagaya on nyagaya.pauline@yahoo.com They�� are also reachable by calling/ WhatsApp +2547 11 861368. Note that Lynee has promised exceptional service to any groups with additional needs, and you can customize your travel by selecting who to travel with etc. Once you have finalised your itinerary to Nairobi, please get in touch with Nyagaya Safaris for that they can coordinate and make necessary arrangements for your transfers.