The Social Health Authority (SHA) announced on Tuesday evening that its digital health services have been hit by a widespread outage. SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said the problem was caused by a “major incident” reported by the Digital Health Agency, the service provider that supports SHA’s online systems. In a statement, Mwangangi explained that the outage has led to significant unavailability of critical digital services used by the SHA. “This is to formally notify you of a widespread service interruption and downtown affecting the Digital Health Agency’s services, which is critical to the SHA operations. We have received…
Author: David Wafula
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has dismissed growing concerns that Kenyans will be required to submit biometric data when registering new SIM cards under the revised SIM card regulations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said the claims were unfounded and clarified that it has not directed any mobile operator to collect biometric details from subscribers. “For the avoidance of doubt, CA has NOT issued any directives for the collection of biometric data by our licensees,” the authority said. Published in May 2025, the new SIM registration rules were designed to protect Kenyans from SIM-related fraud and…
Kenya is facing a growing digital fraud threat, with new data showing that 4.4% of all new online account-creation attempts in the country were flagged as suspected fraud in the first half of 2025. This is the highest rate among local digital activities tracked in Kenya, according to the latest TransUnion global fraud report. The findings place Kenya within a broader global trend, where fraud targeting new online accounts remains the riskiest point in the consumer digital journey. Worldwide, 8.3% of account-creation attempts were suspected to be fraudulent, driven by expanding use of AI-powered impersonation, social engineering, and stolen identities.…
The government has proposed an amendment that would limit the number of expatriates working for international organisations based in Kenya. Under the new plan, foreign staff hired by any entity with a Host Country Agreement would not be allowed to exceed one-third of the organisation’s total workforce. The proposal aims to increase job opportunities for Kenyans working in internationally recognised bodies. The move follows the adoption of the revised Kenya Foreign Policy in December 2024 and the approval of Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 by the National Assembly. The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has now begun reviewing…
Parklands detectives have arrested a man impersonating a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) brigadier, who allegedly tricked young people and extorted money under the pretense of recruitment. According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday, Joshua Mutui Muimi upgraded himself from civilian to “KDF brigadier” without ever serving in the military. He reportedly used fake recruitment letters to lure hopeful applicants to the Recruit Training School (RTS) in Eldoret. Acting on intelligence, detectives found him inside his rented Kilimani apartment, dressed in Kenya Air Force uniform. A thorough search of the premises uncovered documents bearing the…
The County Government of Kilifi (CGK) has announced three vacant positions on the Board of Kilifi-Mariakani Water & Sewerage Company (KIMAWASCO-WSP). Through a public notice on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the county said the board’s composition requires a mix of skills from the business and professional community, local organizations, women’s groups, schools, farmers, youth groups, and other local stakeholders. The selection process will follow constitutional requirements for gender and regional balance. Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, be in good standing with their professional body, have at least seven years of experience in a business,…
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has announced 100 job openings for various positions. In a public notice on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the hospital said it is looking for highly motivated, dynamic, and result-oriented individuals with integrity, innovation, and the ability to deliver results. Employment will be offered on contract or permanent and pensionable terms. KUTRRH is recruiting for positions including Human Resource officers, Assistant Directors, Senior Medical Specialists, Medical Specialists, Senior Administrators, Accountants, Senior Counselors, Medical Officers, Nutritionists and Dietitians, Research Officers, Nurses, Radiographers, Health Records Information Assistants, Assistant Physiotherapists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Pharmaceutical Technologists, Laboratory…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a stern warning to hospitals against holding dead bodies as security for unpaid debts. KMPDC CEO David Kariuki said in a public notice on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, that the right to dignity does not end with death. “While health facilities are entitled to pursue payment for services rendered, the law does not permit them to detain a deceased person’s body as collateral for unpaid bills. Such actions breach constitutional rights and amount to a criminal offence,” he said. Article 28 of the Constitution guarantees every person the right to…
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has automated the application process for jute product import licenses and permits to make trade easier and improve business efficiency. According to AFA Director-General Bruno Linyiru, the new system will take effect from January 1, 2026. The licenses can be applied for through the AFA Integrated Management Information System (AFA-IMIS), while permits will be processed via the KENTRADE Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP). The move follows the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development’s Gazette notice number 14820 of November 15, 2024, which classified jute as a scheduled crop to be developed, regulated, and promoted…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a new directive affecting all importers of used motor vehicles. In a public notice released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, KEBS announced that only Right-Hand Drive vehicles first registered from January 1, 2019 will be allowed into the country starting January 1, 2026. This follows the eight-year age limit rule set under KS 1515:2000. “We wish to notify all importers of used motor vehicles, including returning residents, diplomatic staff and the general public, that only RHD vehicles whose first registration is from January 1, 2019 and later shall be allowed in the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that starting December 1, 2025, all Bank Guarantees will be executed and managed exclusively through the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS). In a public notice issued on Tuesday, November 18, KRA said the move is part of its ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, transparency and automation in customs operations. “Stakeholders are therefore advised to ensure that all future Bank Guarantees are processed within the iCMS platform in compliance with this directive,” the notice reads. The iCMS system brings together all existing customs platforms into one modern and efficient system built on advanced technology.…
The government has clarified why the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) have not licensed any Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) under the new Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2025. The law, which was gazetted on October 21 and came into force on November 4, 2025, establishes a regulatory framework for virtual asset companies. It also sets out rules meant to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. The Act gives CBK and CMA the mandate to license, supervise and regulate VASPs operating in Kenya. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, November 18,…
The government has shortlisted 26 candidates for the positions of members of the Media Council of Kenya. This comes after ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo declared four vacancies at the council in July. According to a public notice issued by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, a total of 211 people applied for the positions, out of which 26 were selected for interviews. The shortlisted include Virginia Wangari Ndungu, Ibrahim Mutwiri Kirimi, Osii A. Caroline, David Kiplagat Kimeli, Moses Kipkemoi Kiyeng, Risper Awuor Olick, Kinoti Gituma, Dr. Kemunto Nyabuti Damaris, Washington Opiyo…
The government has announced a fully sponsored coffee extension training program at ward level across several counties. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU PLC), working with the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, invited community-rooted individuals to join an intensive Coffee Extension Champions Training Program under the “revival of coffee through cooperative societies campaign.” The initiative aims to boost coffee production within the cooperative movement from 51,852 metric tonnes to 151,000 metric tonnes. The wards listed for the program are in Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kakamega,…
All state and public officers have until December 31, 2025 to file their two-year declaration of income, assets and liabilities, as required under the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025. The declaration exercise began on November 21, 2025, following the commencement of the new law on August 19, 2025. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) issued an advisory guiding how the process should be carried out. Under the Act, the EACC is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the declaration requirements. The Commission has directed responsible bodies, including the Public Service Commission (PSC), to manage the process as provided under Section 52(1)…