Western/Rift Valley regional PDC convention

ASSK hosts the annual Product Design and Modelling Competition PDC, with national levels being held in June. The event attracts over 200 actuarial students from various universities in Kenya: JKUAT, Maseno, Kisii, Moi, Machakos,Meru, Karatina and Daystar University, among others. Students develop and model actuarial products with respect to a given theme. Previous themes include the Importance of Actuarial Science in Finance and Investment, Kenya being a case study (2015) , Exploring Opportunities through Research and Innovation (2018), Insuretech & Fintech (2022). Each university presents 2 teams each with a maximum of 4 members to proceed to a regional level, and later national if successful in the regionals. The presentations are judged by qualified actuaries, insurance professionals and seasoned academicians in the actuarial field. There are numerous opportunities to meet and possibly get offers from Industry professionals that come with participation in the PDC.

The theme this year for the Western/ Rift Valley Region PDC is Investment, Finance, Pension and Risk.

The following universities will be participating in the Western/ Rift Valley region Product Development Challenge:

Kisii university
Maseno university
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
Egerton university
Moi university
Kabarak university
University of eldoret

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For more information contact,

John Hillary +254798742216
Bridgit mutua +254 705 866457