Kenya news: education, health and local updates you can use

Kenyatta National Hospital will start enforcing tougher admission checks from July 2025: SHA-linked ID, an active SHIF account and pre-authorisation. That change aims to cut fraud and protect limited hospital beds, and it affects anyone using Social Health Authority cover across the country.

On the transport front, Super Metro has returned to Nairobi roads after safety upgrades and a driver overhaul. The NTSA’s move to suspend and then clear the operator shows regulators are taking public transport safety more seriously. If you ride matatus or commuter buses, expect clearer enforcement and stricter checks on drivers and vehicles.

Higher education is also in the headlines. The Vice-Chancellor post at the University of Nairobi was declared vacant amid an ongoing leadership dispute, and the Public Service Commission is stepping in to stabilise the institution. That matters for students, staff and anyone watching how public universities handle governance and reform.

Key stories right now

KNH admission rules — What changed: from July, inpatient care under SHA will need proper ID, an active SHIF account and pre-authorisation. For families, that means checking SHIF status before seeking admission to avoid delays.

Super Metro license reinstated — What to watch: the company replaced unfit drivers and improved safety checks. Expect a tighter safety culture across Nairobi’s bus operators as regulators push for compliance.

University leadership shake-up — What to expect: short-term administrative moves while the PSC opens applications for key roles. Students should follow faculty updates and any effect on exams, graduations and services.

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