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Some customers saw deliveries delayed by as long as four months. Those who cancelled orders struggled to obtain refunds. [Photo/ Royal Mabati Factory Ltd]
FEATURED STORY

How Royal Mabati Scammed Customers Countrywide

The Competition Tribunal found the firm guilty of publishing misleading advertisements, forcing buyers to change product specifications after receiving payments, and lengthy delays...

12 banks were ordered by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to review unfair mortgage contract terms and conditions. [Photo/ Mary MM]
BUSINESS

Revealed: 12 Banks Slapping Kenyans With Hidden Charges

It is hoped that the push to ensure compliance will result in more affordable home loans for consumers, devoid of hidden costs.

President Uhuru Kenyatta pictured with Devki Group Founder and CEO Narendra Raval. The state has reportedly been considering raising import duties on clinker. [Photo/ NMG]
BUSINESSECONOMY

Cement Billionaires Gang Up Against Narendra Raval Over Plan to Take Over

Devki Group owns Simba Cement,  National Cement, ARM Cement and Cemtech. It has spent over Ksh6 Billion in an expansion plan over the...

Gas cylinder dealers dealers had sought a ten-year exemption from the regulations effected in June 2019 abolishing the mandatory exchange pool.
FEATURED STORY

Gas Firms Get 5-Year Greenlight to Exchange Cylinders

“It is notified for general information that the Authority has granted an exemption with respect to exclusive dealing among the members of the...

Tuskys Supermarket Westlands Square branch opened in 2018. The cash-strapped retailer has seen its network of stores shrink from over 60 to just 7. [Photo/ Tuskys]
BUSINESS

Why You Could Soon Open Your Own Tuskys Supermarket

The Competition Authority noted that the franchise arrangement could qualify for exemption from regulations banning restrictive trade practices by companies in the same...

A shopper looks at bread at a supermarket. Several bread manufacturers have been found violating numerous regulatory standards following an investigation by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
BUSINESSECONOMY

Investigations Expose Bread Manufacturers’ Dangerous Practices in Kenya

Five remedial orders were issued against the rogue bread manufacturers. CAK promised to undertake spot-checks to ensure manufacturers complied with regulatory standards.

KK Security guards during a past training session. The firm employs over 25,000 guards across East Africa.
BUSINESS

G4S-KK Security Merger: Bid to Create Kenya’s Biggest Security Company Faces Hurdles

CAK warned that the merger could occasion job losses in Kenya.

Graphic depicting underhand dealings. The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has operationalized the Informant Reward Scheme.
FEATURED STORY

You Can Now Get Paid Ksh1M to Out Cartels as CAK Operationalizes Informant Reward Scheme

An informant who provides credible intelligence leading to closure of an investigation through penalization will be entitled to 1% of the administrative penalty.

FEATURED STORY

Insurance Sector Tops List of Buyer Power Abuse Cases

Most common abuse of buyer power conduct investigated in the reporting period was delayed payments followed by unilateral termination of contracts & unjust...