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.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is transitioning to a new system for electronic cargo tracking seals, moving from government-owned seals to a Multi-Vendor, User-Owned Seals model.

• The new system requires businesses to obtain electronic seals from 15 approved private vendors.
• This change is being implemented under the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS).
• The transition is scheduled to be completed by October 26, aiming to improve service delivery and ease congestion at the Port of Mombasa.

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.