Also known as: Cofek
Consumer Federation of Kenya — advocacy organization filing court petitions on consumer protection matters including food safety, tolls, taxation, and data-sharing agreements.
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The Standard
… However, the aroma may feel the same, but the outcome and taste may be different An intriguing court case now lifts the lid of your pot to reveal that your rice, allegedly, is not the authentic Kenya pishori rice.In its case, the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has sued the …
Case lifts lid on fake rice being sold as Kenyan pishoriThe Standard
… Further, the petitioner says that on July 28, 2026, in another consolidated petition filed by Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK), the interim orders were extended by Justice Patricia Nyaudi until November 26, 2026, when the court is scheduled to deliver its ruling on the matter …
NTSA and DG Kondiwa sued for contempt over defying orders on instant fines system rolloutCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 27 – The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has moved to court seeking to suspend the government’s proposed Sh8-per-kilometre toll charges on two of the country’s busiest highways, setting the stage for a legal battle over Kenya’s planned expansion of road u …
COFEK Moves to Block Proposed Sh8-Per-Kilometre Toll on Nairobi-Nakuru HighwayThe Standard
… The Attorney-General, through Deputy Chief State Counsel Kaumba Samwel Odiwuor, sought consolidation with a related petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya pending at the Milimani High Court.Justice Otieno rejected the mootness argument, holding that the petitioners had anti …
Court strikes out petition challenging Finance Act 2026 over MPs' absenteeismCitizen Digital
… The petition, filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) through its Secretary General Stephen Mutoro, seeks conservatory orders restraining the respondents from taking any further steps capable of creating contractual, financial, proprietary or public obligations arising …
Petition filed to stop alleged Ksh.375B JKIA expansion projectCitizen Digital
COFEK moves to court to block Finance Bill 2026 provisions, cites constitutional breaches By Dzuya Walter June 16, 2026 10:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Consumer Federation of Ken …
COFEK moves to court to block Finance Bill 2026 provisions, cites constitutional breachesCapital News
… Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) says the cumulative impact of mandatory deductions and rising costs is leaving many workers with little room to manoeuvre. …
The Tomato Economy: What Kenya’s most viral food price tells us about inflationCapital News
… The application had been filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK), which sought to discontinue Constitutional Petition No. …
Court blocks withdrawal of petition challenging Kenya-US health data dealCitizen Digital
… The application to have the case withdrawn had been filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK). …
Court declines to withdraw petition challenging Kenya-US health dealThe Standard
… High Court Judge Peter Mulwa directed that George Weru and Muniu Thoithi should not represent themselves or act as TransCentury receiver managers until the case filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) is heard and determined.“ Pending further directions on June 2, 2026, …
Court bars Equity Bank receivers in Sh6b caseConsumer Federation of Kenya has sued the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, KEBS, and the Attorney General for failing to prevent adulteration and mislabeling of rice sold as authentic Kenya pishori. Manufacturers report that traders are blending domestic pishori with imported rice and selling it under Kenyan brands, damaging the local rice industry.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Consumer Federation of Kenya has sued the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, KEBS, and the Attorney General for failing to prevent adulteration and mislabeling of rice sold as authentic Kenya pishori. Manufacturers report that traders are blending domestic pishori with imported rice and selling it under Kenyan brands, damaging the local rice industry.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Road Safety Association of Kenya has filed a High Court motion seeking to have NTSA Director General Nashon Odhiambo Kondiwa committed to civil jail for allegedly continuing to implement an automated fines system despite a May 29 conservatory order suspending the public-private partnership with Pesa Print Limited consortium.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a court petition seeking to suspend the government's proposed Sh8-per-kilometre toll charges on the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha highways, arguing the charges would burden motorists already facing high fuel prices and other costs. The government has urged the court to dismiss the petition, contending that a parallel case on the same matter is already underway.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has struck out a petition challenging the Finance Act 2026 and Appropriations Act 2026 over claims that more than half of MPs skipped the crucial vote, ruling the petition was prematurely filed as the petitioners had not first pursued statutory procedures for accessing National Assembly attendance records.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Consumer Federation of Kenya has filed a petition at Milimani High Court seeking to halt the proposed Ksh.375 billion design, development and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport pending the hearing of a constitutional case challenging the project.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Consumer Federation of Kenya filed a petition at Milimani Law Courts seeking to suspend implementation of proposed Finance Bill 2026 provisions, arguing they are unconstitutional and threaten consumer, taxpayer, and business rights.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Annual inflation in Kenya accelerated to 6.7 per cent in May from 5.6 per cent in April, driven largely by rising food and transport costs. Tomatoes were 45.7 per cent more expensive than a year ago, sparking viral memes portraying them as luxury items.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court declined the Consumer Federation of Kenya's application to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated by private consent where unresolved constitutional questions remain. The petition raises concerns over the right to privacy, data protection, and lack of adequate public participation.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has declined to withdraw a constitutional petition challenging the Health Data Sharing Agreement between Kenya and the United States, ruling that public interest litigation cannot be terminated through private consent where constitutional issues remain unresolved. The petition questions the constitutionality of the health data-sharing deal, with concerns raised over privacy rights, data protection, and public participation.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Commercial Court in Nairobi has issued a temporary injunction barring receiver managers appointed by Equity Bank to recoup a Sh6 billion debt from TransCentury PLC, pending a hearing of a case filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →