Uganda: Pioneer takaful operator receives Shariah certification

Source: Middle East Insurance Review | Sep 2026

Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first licensed takaful operator and a member of the Al Salaam Africa Group, has received Shariah certification from Bahrain-based Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB) for its portfolio of takaful products.

SRB conducted an independent, detailed review of Tamini General Insurance’s takaful products and supporting governance framework to ensure compliance with recognised Shariah principles. Beyond this, SRB will continue providing Shariah Supervisory Board and advisory services, supporting the insurer on governance matters, new product development, and ongoing Shariah compliance as its business evolves, according to a media statement carried on the Zawya platform.

Tamini General Insurance was licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda in November 2025 and officially launched in March 2026, according to a statement.

SRB, licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has been providing Shariah governance solutions to Islamic financial institutions for more than 20 years. M

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