By A Special Correspondent
All 22 climbers taking part in the Kili Insurance Summit 2026 expedition reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, in an achievement that highlighted the importance of preparation, teamwork and effective coordination.
The team, comprising participants from ARiS Risk & Insurance Solutions Limited and the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA), reached Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres above sea level on November 11 before completing their descent safely on November 12.
Ahsante Tours, the expedition’s guiding and logistical partner, successfully coordinated the six-day undertaking, which began on November 6 through Machame Gate and concluded at Mweka Gate.
The company played a central role in organising the expedition, supporting participants through physical preparation, training activities, climbing logistics and guidance throughout the mountain journey.
Preparations began well before the climb, with participants undertaking physical training in Pugu, Dar es Salaam, followed by a two-day trekking exercise in the Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro. These activities helped build endurance and prepare the team for the physical demands of climbing Kilimanjaro.
Commenting on the achievement, Ahsante Tours Managing Director Cuthbert Swai said getting all 22 participants to the summit and safely back required careful preparation, teamwork and coordination at every stage.
“Getting 22 climbers to the summit and safely back is a great achievement. It took proper preparation, teamwork and coordination at every stage. We are proud to have been part of this journey and grateful to everyone who made it a success,” he said.
Held under the theme, “30 Years of Excellence in the Insurance Sector, Reaching New Heights Together,” the Kili Insurance Summit 2026 marks three decades of insurance market reforms in Tanzania.
Beyond the physical challenge, the expedition carried a broader message through its campaign concept, “The Summit Doesn’t Begin on the Mountain,” which highlights the importance of preparation, early risk identification and taking appropriate measures to manage potential challenges.
Mr Swai said the message reflects the principles of insurance risk management and the demands of mountain climbing, where proper planning, experienced guides, teamwork and attention to participants’ needs are essential for success. TIRA and ARiS officials said the successful expedition represents more than a mountain-climbing achievement. According to them, it demonstrates how preparation, collaboration and shared responsibility can help individuals and institutions overcome challenges and reach ambitious goals.
