Economy – Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK)

May 11, 2026

4 min read

Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi sued by his former staff over claim he fired them unfairly even as his conduct comes under spotlight

Former Equity Bank Staff Sue CEO James Mwangi & Bank — Sh148M Defamation Case 🫆37 former...

April 7, 2026

6 min read

COFEK to Public Service CS: Gambling does not fit legally in your docket or that of HOPS

The Gambling Control Act defines “Cabinet Secretary” as “the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible...

Economy Gaming Government

April 5, 2026

3 min read

Scandal at the pump: EPRA installs Oketch after Kiptoo fall and exit

Kenya’s energy sector woke up to a new sheriff on Sunday — but the house is...

COFEK Watch Economy Energy

April 4, 2026

3 min read

Oryx Energies: The controversial fuel marketing company that was kicked out of G2G scam

Oryx Energies is one of Africa’s largest and longest-established independent providers of oil and gas products...

Economy Energy Government

March 30, 2026

7 min read

Mortgaged Nation: How Kenya Borrowed Its Way Into a Fiscal Corner — And Is Now Selling the Silver

The Controller of Budget has laid out the numbers. They are not pretty. Kenya’s top budget...

Economy Government Trending

March 29, 2026

5 min read

Inside Kenya’s Multi-Million Smuggling Web: KRA Officials and a Dual Citizen in a High-Stakes Tax Evasion Syndicate

A major smuggling and tax evasion scandal is shaking Kenya’s customs enforcement system. At its centre...

COFEK Watch Economy Taxation

March 28, 2026

5 min read

Arrested for “No Insurance” — While Holding a Valid Trident Policy. Someone Must Answer for This.

When regulators collapse an insurer without warning customers, ordinary Kenyans pay the price — literally. On...

COFEK Watch Economy Insurance

March 28, 2026

3 min read

Auditor-General Flags PCF Over Sh1.36bn Collections Outside e-Citizen Platform

Despite strong financial growth, Kenya’s insurance safety net faces governance questions over transparency and compliance. Kenya’s...

Economy Government Insurance

March 26, 2026

6 min read

Shell's Empty Pumps: Demand Surge or Deliberate Drought to attract higher returns after the April 15 pricing?

Vivo Energy Kenya blames an uptick in consumption for stock-outs across its Shell network. But with...

Economy Energy Government

March 23, 2026

10 min read

Why COFEK is opposed to EPRA's "compensation" approval to Oil Marketing Companies

We have seen EPRA’s letter, as copied to you, dated March 19, 2026 in regard for...

COFEK Watch Economy Energy