Competition Authority of KENYA

20/10/2026

16/10/2026

At the ongoing Mashujaa Day Thematic Week at Eldoret National Polytechnic, the Authority continued sensitizing the public about its mandate, including how they can lodge complaints when businesses infringe on their consumer rights. Under the Competition Act, consumers have the right to:

1. Goods and services of reasonable quality, fit for the purpose for which they are sold.

2. Accurate information about goods and services, so they can get the full benefit of what they buy.

3. Protection from false or misleading claims about price, quality, quantity, origin or the benefits of a product.

4. Protection from unconscionable conduct, such as unfair contract terms, undue pressure or taking advantage of a consumer’s vulnerability.

5. Protection of their health, safety and economic interests, including protection from unsafe goods that don’t meet prescribed safety standards.

6. Compensation for loss or injury caused by defective goods or services.

Consumers whose rights have been infringed can lodge a complaint with the Authority free of charge through our E-filing Portal -> https://competition.cak.go.ke:444/) or via E-mail -> [email protected]

15/10/2026

The Competition Authority of Kenya is this week exhibiting at Eldoret National Polytechnic for the Mashujaa Thematic Week commemorations.

Visit our stand to learn about our mandate: protecting consumers, controlling mergers, and sanctioning anti-competitive conduct and abuse of buyer power.

12/10/2026

Why do the prices of some everyday goods rise by the same margin, across competing brands, within the same week? Few consumers stop to ask why. Competition authorities have to.

That was the opening message from our Director-General, Mr. Hon David Kemei Rotuk, at the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) Regional Roundtable on Competition and Consumer Protection, held in Nairobi last week.

He reminded case handlers, across mergers, consumer welfare and anti-competitive conduct units, from across the region that competition law is not confined to boardrooms and laws. It directly affects household livelihoods.

Mr. Kemei shared three lessons from Kenya’s experience.

First, cartels leave fingerprints, and regulators must learn to read them. He disclosed that most of the cartel cases that the Authority has handled have come from proactive market screening, rather than through complaints or informants.

Because evidence of cartel conduct now sits in laptops, messaging platforms and pricing algorithms, the Authority has set up a digital forensic laboratory to better analyze the evidence gathered and ensure that the resultant determinations withstand external scrutiny.

Secondly, Mr. Kemei noted that digital markets will not wait for the law to catch up with them. This is the reason the Authority has requested Parliament, through the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for enhanced powers in digital markets.

Finally, Mr. Kemei emphasized the reality that no single regulator can police a Common Market alone, especially given that anti-competitive conduct and transactions increasingly cross border more so in our digital economies.

“The true test of our work is not how many fines we impose, but whether the price of that loaf of bread or packet of milk in the supermarket is an honest one,” he said.

The Roundtable was held under the Competition and Consumer Product Safety in the COMESA Region technical assistance project. The project, whose primary beneficiary is the CCCC, is funded by the European Union, managed by the EU Delegations to Malawi and Zambia, and implemented by GOPA Pro.

Having started in July 2025, the project aims to improve the business environment, competitiveness and economic growth in the region by strengthening how competition and consumer protection are regulated.

The first objective of the program is to strengthen regulatory frameworks by developing guidelines and procedural manuals for the new COMESA Competition and Consumer Protection Regulations.

Secondly, it seeks to build technical capacity building case officers among the COMESA member states. Lastly, the project seeks to promote compliance with competition and consumer welfare laws through advocacy and awareness-raising.

05/10/2026

The Authority last week participated in the Türkiye-Africa Competition Authorities Istanbul Meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye, which brough together national competition and consumer protection authorities from 24 African countries, alongside the African Union, COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission, East African Community Competition Authority, as well as the Turkish Competition Authority.

The two-day meeting provided a broad platform for sharing experiences, strengthening cooperation on competition enforcement, and fostering enhanced consumer protection.

During the opening session, the Authority’s Director-General, Mr. Kemei David, highlighted Kenya’s experience in enforcing competition law, citing recent cases that demonstrate ongoing efforts to curb anti-competitive conduct and promote fair and competitive markets.

He also underscored the importance of transparent, predictable and effective enforcement, noting that competition regulators have a critical role in supporting SMEs and ensuring that markets deliver better outcomes for businesses and consumers.

Mr. Kemei emphasized the importance of Kenya–Türkiye cooperation in fostering predictable and competitive markets that support investment and trade, noting that stronger collaboration among competition authorities can have an impact well beyond national borders, particularly within the EAC, COMESA and AfCFTA frameworks.

He added that the Authority’s focus now is on digital markets, stopping bid rigging so that public money delivers real value, and reviewing the Competition Act to match todays economy. He added that the Authority keeps working with partners across the region and the world, including the EAC, COMESA, the AfCFTA and the International Competition Network, towards a Kenyan economy with efficient markets and better deals for consumers.

15/09/2026

The C:\>DIR Cambridge Regulator Visiting Fellowship 2026 is underway in Cambridge, bringing together regulators and public-sector leaders to explore how institutions can respond to the rapid pace of technological and market change.

Hon David Kemei Rotuk, the Authority’s Director-General, is among the 17 senior policymakers, central bankers and regulatory leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East who have come together to explore how regulators can effectively govern innovation in an era of rapid technological change and Agentic AI.

The Fellowship examines some of the key questions confronting regulators today, including how digital technologies are reshaping markets, implications of artificial intelligence for trust, power and regulation, digital governance, machine-readable regulation, regulatory innovation, and strategies for developing inclusive and resilient digital economies.

Regulators from different jurisdictions will also exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to strengthening institutional capabilities and regulatory responses to emerging challenges.

Some of the leaders at the Fellowship are; Philip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Central Bank of Nigeria; H.E. Fatma Al-Jabri, Assistant Governor, Central Bank of the UAE; Somchai Lertlarpwasin; Assistant Governor, Bank of Thailand; Josephine Okui Ossiya-CPA,FCCA, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Markets Authority Uganda; and Jessica Rusu, Chief Data, Information & Intelligence Officer, Financial Conduct Authority UK.

For the Authority, participation in such platforms is particularly relevant as markets become increasingly digital, interconnected and technology-driven.

11/09/2026

The 25th Meeting of the EAC Competition Authority Commissioners, took place in Bujumbura, Burundi this week, bringing together Commissioners to deliberate on key issues shaping the region’s competition landscape.

From merger regulation and filing fees to addressing double notification and setting the strategic direction of the Authority, the discussions were focused on strengthening cooperation, consistency and effective competition enforcement across the EAC.

The meeting reaffirmed the Authority’s long-held position that a strong regional competition framework is fundamental to promoting competitive markets, attracting investment and supporting sustainable economic growth. Kenya, through its competition enforcement and regional cooperation efforts, continues to champion this commitment.

Hon David Kemei Rotuk

10/08/2026

The Competition Authority of Kenya exists to build a marketplace that’s fair for businesses, safe for consumers, and open to sustainable growth.

Watch the Authority’s Director-General’s interview on NTV Kenya -> https://youtu.be/oQEWpgCS3cA?si=CvlokpyLCJxFMx8s

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