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Consumer Federation of Kenya

Also known as: Cofek

Consumer advocacy organization that files constitutional and consumer protection petitions in Kenyan courts on issues including infrastructure, legislation, and market practices.

2026-04-282026-10-03

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … cert By Dzuya Walter September 22, 2026 10:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Boyz II Men/Facebook | Boyz II Men Audio By Vocalize The High Court has dismissed a petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya …

    Court dismisses case against 'poorly organised' Stanbic Yetu concert
  3. Citizen Digital

    Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M from COFEK over JKUAT degree row By Dzuya Walter September 22, 2026 10:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa. …

    Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M from COFEK over JKUAT degree row
  4. The Standard

    … Justice Lawrence Mugambi, in his judgment, said that although Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) was aware that there were complaints recorded by those who attended, it never called anyone as a witness in its case against Stanbic Bank Kenya and Homeboyz Entertainment.“Despite b …

    Court dismisses Boyz II Men concert case against Stanbic Bank
  5. Capital News

    … The Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) says there has been a downward trend of supply since the beginning of the year. …

    Kenya’s chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation’s cows run dry
  6. August 2026
  7. 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 pishori
  8. The 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 rollout
  9. July 2026
  10. Capital 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 Highway
  11. The 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' absenteeism
  12. June 2026
  13. Citizen 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 project
  14. Citizen 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 breaches

Tuesday 22 September

  1. High Court dismisses COFEK petition against Stanbic Yetu Festival

    The High Court has dismissed a petition by the Consumer Federation of Kenya over the 2023 Stanbic Yetu Festival, ruling that COFEK failed to produce sufficient evidence to prove that concertgoers' rights had been violated, despite allegations of poor sound and visual quality, chaotic seating, and other shortcomings.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Didmus Barasa demands Ksh.100M damages from COFEK

    Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's lawyers have demanded Ksh.100 million in damages from the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) over publications concerning his academic credentials at JKUAT, with a demand that all related publications be removed from social media within two hours.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. High Court dismisses Boyz II Men concert complaint against Stanbic Bank

    Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a Consumer Federation of Kenya case against Stanbic Bank Kenya and Homeboyz Entertainment over the 2023 Stanbic Yetu Festival at Uhuru Gardens, ruling that Cofek failed to call witnesses to support complaints that the VIP and VVIP experiences were chaotic and lacked proper physical controls.

    22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

  1. Kenya faces milk shortage affecting tea consumption nationwide

    Kenya is experiencing a milk shortage that has left supermarket shelves nearly empty and forced retailers to raise prices and limit purchases. The government attributes the shortage to drought, though the industry regulator has also cited supply constraints and low stock levels across the country.

    4 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Court case exposes fake rice sold as Kenya pishori

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. NTSA boss sued for contempt over fines system rollout orders

    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 →

Monday 27 July

  1. COFEK petitions court to suspend Sh8-per-km highway tolls

    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 →

Friday 3 July

  1. High Court strikes out Finance Act 2026 constitutionality petition

    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 →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Petition filed to halt Ksh.375 billion JKIA expansion

    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 →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. COFEK seeks court block on Finance Bill 2026 provisions

    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 →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya's tomato prices surge amid broader inflation crisis

    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 →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Court blocks Kenya-US health data deal petition withdrawal

    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 →

  2. High Court rejects petition withdrawal on Kenya-US health deal

    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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Court bars Equity Bank receivers in TransCentury dispute

    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 →

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