Lumkani

Lumkani is a social enterprise that aims to mitigate the loss of life and property caused by fires in urban informal settlements. Founded in 2014, the company developed a unique, low-cost heat detector designed for these environments. The devices create a community-wide network, triggering an alarm across multiple homes when a fire is detected, enabling a faster response. In addition to the hardware, Lumkani partners with insurers to offer an affordable fire and funeral cover insurance product, providing a comprehensive solution that combines early warning technology with financial protection.