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August 24, 2026

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Court suspends government’s mandatory Sh6.4m visitor health insurance

Court suspends government’s mandatory Sh6.4m visitor health insurance

Petitioners argue that the rollout lacks the policy and administrative framework required...

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The High Court in Marsabit has suspended the government’s mandate for foreign visitors to obtain Sh6.4 million in mandatory travel health insurance. The suspension is in effect pending a hearing on September 16, 2026.

The insurance required a minimum cumulative benefit of US$50,000 (Sh6.4 million).
The case was brought by two Marsabit residents challenging a notice by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
Petitioners cited concerns over inadequate policy frameworks, data privacy risks, and lack of public participation.

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