Kenya – Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK)

April 12, 2026

10 min read

Government Blocks Release of 27,839 MT of Kibos Sugar Imports Over Unexplained 1,481 Tonnes Excess

A multi-agency government team has withheld release of a 27,839-metric tonne raw sugar consignment imported by...

COFEK Watch Sugar Taxation

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 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

4 min read

Poison on shelf: Why Kenya Pulled Four Peanut Butter Brands From the Market

The contamination levels are not a near-miss. They are a crisis. On March 25, 2026, the...

COFEK Watch Food Trending

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 19, 2026

7 min read

The huge rot and trouble of financial unaccountability at NSSF and failure of MPs oversight

Based on the Auditor-General’s reports for the period ending June 30, 2025, the National Social Security...

Economy Government Insurance

January 25, 2026

3 min read

Consumer: Why I am unhappy with Airtel Kenya on their misleading data packages

Dear COFEK: I wish to formally lodge a complaint against Airtel Kenya regarding their failure to...

Data Digital

December 2, 2025

3 min read

Why Carrefour Supermarket Remains Kenya’s Most Brazen Offender of Competition Law

Carrefour’s stores may gleam with European efficiency, but behind the polished aisles lies a retail giant...

Marketing Promoted Retail

December 2, 2025

4 min read

Banks on Notice: The Landmark Kyalo Mbobu Ruling That Will Rewrite Kenya’s Lending Playbook

Kenya’s financial sector has been jolted by a ruling that exposes the brutality of predatory lending...

Banking COFEK Watch

October 10, 2025

3 min read

The IMF team concludes its’ mission in Kenya: Verdict on further support awaited

Nairobi, Kenya: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Haimanot Teferra visited Nairobi from...

Economy Government