State cancels lucrative tourist insurance tender after backlash

Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok.

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The Immigration Department has terminated a controversial multi-billion shilling tender for the newly introduced compulsory medical insurance for foreigners visiting Kenya after local insurers complained of discrimination.

Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said in a letter to bidders, dated January 17, 2025, that the restricted tender floated last month had been cancelled.

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