The Kenyan government has issued a heightened alert for African Swine Fever, a highly contagious disease affecting pigs, following an outbreak in seven counties.

• African Swine Fever has been confirmed in Kiambu, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay, Busia, and Migori.
• A recent incident in Ruai, Nairobi County, saw a farmer lose his entire herd of 156 pigs, resulting in an estimated Ksh2 million loss.
• The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) confirms the disease is not a danger to human health.

Prospective UK student visa applicants, including those from Kenya, must now provide explanations for large bank deposits and gaps in their educational history.

• United Kingdom government announced new requirements on Friday, September 11.
• The directive impacts hundreds of Kenyan students, with 7,525 enrolling in UK universities over a recent four-year period.
• Applicants may need to submit a cover letter and supporting evidence to justify fund sources or educational gaps.

Four years after President William Ruto promised universal healthcare, the new Social Health Authority (SHA) has registered over 32.3 million Kenyans, but faces challenges with active payments, fraud allegations, and hospital arrears.

• SHA has collected Ksh203.7 billion and paid out Ksh178.4 billion, supporting over 8 million treatments.
• Despite registering 32.3 million members, only about 5 million had made premium payments by July 2026.
• Allegations of fraud have emerged, with the Ministry of Health rejecting over Ksh10.6 billion in claims.