The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially revoked the license of a money remittance provider through a gazette notice published on September 19, banning it from operating in the sector. This action was taken pursuant to Regulation 44 (2) of the Money Remittance Regulations, 2013, which governs the suspension and revocation of such licenses.

• The remittance company had already ceased transactions on August 15, stating it was winding up operations due to unsustainable market conditions.
• The company attributed its decision to operational and compliance costs and stiff competition from banks and global fintechs' mobile money services.
• Money Remittance Providers (MRPs) are responsible for acquiring and transferring funds on behalf of customers, requiring strict standards of transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a 21-day directive to all County Governments in Kenya to reorganize dump sites and implement waste separation at the source, in line with the Sustainable Waste Management Act (SWMA). This move aims to transition towards a circular economy where waste is treated as a resource.

• NEMA requires waste to be separated into color-coded bins: green for organic, black for general, and blue for recyclables.
• The directive, issued on September 19, also mandates that waste transporters only carry segregated waste.
• NEMA has also reiterated a 2017 ban on the manufacture, importation, and use of plastic carrier and flat bags, including garbage bags, urging the use of biodegradable alternatives.

The Kenyan government has halted food programs in 17 schools in Kilifi after a viral video showed pupils allegedly being forced to recite Hindu prayers to receive meals from a donor organization. Kilifi County Commissioner Josphat Kibiwott ordered the immediate suspension and announced an investigation into the matter.

• Food programs in 16 primary schools and one high school in Kilifi have been suspended.
• Josphat Kibiwott, the Kilifi County Commissioner, initiated the suspension and investigation.
• The alleged forced religious practices, linked to the Krishna Foundation, reportedly began in the third term of 2023, despite the food program running since 2019.
• The Elimu Bora Working Group condemned the incident, stating no child should be coerced to compromise beliefs for food.