NTSA recorded Sh234 million in automated traffic penalties before its network expansion was halted, but only Sh37 million has been paid. Court challenges, contested payment procedures and Senate scrutiny continue to leave the programme’s practical position unsettled.
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Uganda Orders Border Monitoring Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Election
Uganda has directed border agencies to prevent citizens crossing into Kenya for electoral activity ahead of the 2027 election. The order follows disputed voter-registration allegations, which Kenyan authorities rejected, while Kadaga urged protection of legitimate cross-border movement.
U.S. Report Links Kenyan Officials to Russian Military Recruitment
A U.S. State Department report alleges that some Kenyan officials helped facilitate fraudulent recruitment into Russia’s military. It cites more than 1,000 recruits, while Kenyan government records list 354 people linked to the conflict, with accountability concerns persisting.
High Court Upholds Kenya’s $50,000 Travel Health Insurance Rule
Kenya’s High Court has upheld a requirement for short-stay foreign visitors to carry travel health insurance with at least $50,000 in benefits. The ruling dismissed constitutional objections, while the Ministry of Health allows qualifying policies purchased abroad.
Kenya Lost Sh19.5 Billion After Moody’s Downgrade, APRM Says
Kenya lost an estimated Sh19.5 billion following Moody’s July 2024 credit downgrade, according to the APRM. The African Union body disputes the timing and context of the decision, linking it to higher borrowing costs and currency depreciation.