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.
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Capital 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… The application to have the case withdrawn had been filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK).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 caseThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →