Kenya's tourism sector is experiencing unease following the government's introduction of a mandatory health insurance requirement for all foreign visitors, a move now facing a legal challenge.

• The new directive, effective from July 30, 2026, mandates a travel health insurance policy with a minimum benefit limit of $50,000 (approximately Sh6.5 million).
• The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has filed a lawsuit seeking to suspend the implementation, citing a lack of public participation and transparency.
• Tourism stakeholders, including hoteliers and tour operators, express concerns that this additional cost could make Kenya a less competitive travel destination.

Kenyan insurtech firms have successfully raised a significant Sh8.5 billion over the past five years, highlighting a burgeoning investor appetite for insurance technology in the region.

• Kenyan insurtechs secured Sh8.5 billion in funding over the last five years.
• The report was released by Pan-African investment firm AfricInvest.
• Initiatives like the BimaLab accelerator and the regulatory sandbox have helped establish Nairobi as a leading insurtech hub in Africa.

Capital DT Sacco Society Ltd Chief Executive Officer Stephen Murithi has been charged with the alleged theft of Sh39 million belonging to the cooperative society.

• The amount allegedly stolen is KSh39,000,000.
• The key individual involved is Stephen Murithi, CEO of Capital DT Sacco Society Ltd.
• The alleged theft occurred between February 23, 2026 and April 25, 2026 at the Sacco's head office in Meru County.