Nairobi, July 28 -- The High Court has temporarily halted recruitment of at least 12 senior management and professional positions at the Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) pending determination of a case challenging the exercise on claims of non-transparency.

The court barred the Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed insurer from processing applications, interviewing candidates or issuing appointment letters.

The frozen recruitment relates to vacancies advertised on June 4, 2026, including three general manager positions for reinsurance business, legal services and corporate services.

The recruitment also covers the positions of two chief financial officers for Kenya Re Tanzania and Zambia, and chief executive officer/principal offi...