Government Bodies Impose Fines, Delist Companies, and Make Arrests in Crackdowns - February 2026

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) ordered a city school to pay Ksh 637,500 for unlawfully advertising a minor's information in a national newspaper. Following this data protection ruling, parents can now sue schools for publishing their children's names without consent. In a separate action, the Registrar of Companies has struck off over 100 companies from the national register for being dormant or non-compliant, with hundreds more facing potential dissolution. Additionally, the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has intensified its crackdown on fake pest control products, leading to the arrest of 25 individuals.

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Why Publishing Pupils’ Exam Results Could Land Schools in Court

Kenyan parents can now sue schools for publishing their children's exam results and names without consent, following a landmark data protection ruling. This comes after the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) ordered a city school to pay Ksh 637,500 for unlawfully advertising a minor's information in a national newspaper.