JUST IN: Insurance Companies in Kenya Face Heavy Penalties for Discriminatory Practices 

  A new amendment to Kenya’s Insurance Act seeks to address widespread discrimination in the insurance industry by introducing heavy fines and penalties for discriminatory practices. The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes significant changes to the sector, aiming to make it illegal for insurance companies to discriminate against individuals based on factors such as race, health, age, gender, or other personal characteristics. The Bill’s primary focus is to ensure that everyone has equal access to insurance services and is not unfairly denied coverage. The proposed Bill comes with strict penalties for those involved in discriminatory actions. Offenders could face fines of up to Sh5 million, a jail term of up to
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