The Kenyan government has extended the revision of Grade 10 school placements to January 16, 2026, allowing students more time to transfer to their preferred senior schools. This decision comes after initial concerns about students being assigned to schools far from their homes or below their academic capabilities. The placement process is managed through the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS), ensuring automated approvals across the board. The government is also investing in the sector, including constructing 1,600 laboratories, libraries, and classrooms. However, a recent court ruling has barred government institutions from hiring private law firms, pending a constitutional petition. Meanwhile, the healthcare sector faces a lawsuit from Congolese doctors who were denied licence renewals and work permits for 2026. In the insurance industry, policyholders will now receive a maximum compensation of Ksh500,000 per claim if insurance companies collapse. Despite Kenya's leadership in mobile money and electronic payments, cheque usage remains high, with businesses and households continuing to rely on cheque payments. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has taken measures to stabilize the shilling by mopping up Ksh9.18 trillion from the banking sector in 2025. Additionally, the UAE, Spain, and Saudi Arabia are emerging as key markets for Kenya's horticulture, helping to reduce reliance on traditional European buyers. A prime commercial property, Uchumi House, is listed for sale at Ksh562.5 million in Nairobi's Central Business District.
