Consumers Federation of Kenya — consumer advocacy organization filing constitutional petitions on oil deals, toll roads, NSSF contributions, and Finance Bill provisions.
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COFEK petitions High Court to halt NSSF penalties on employers, workers By Dzuya Walter June 16, 2026 10:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has mo …
COFEK petitions High Court to halt NSSF penalties on employers, workersThe Standard
… The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK), which has sued NSSF and the government, maintains that employers should revert to the previous NSSF regime, which provided for a flat monthly contribution of Sh200, pending the hearing of the appeal. …
COFEK sues NSSF over enhanced contributions, seeks return to Sh200 deductionsThe Standard
… In a petition filed before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has asked the court to issue urgent conservatory orders stopping the enforcement of the disputed provisions pending the hearing and determination of th …
COFEK moves to block six Finance Bill 2026 clauses over tax, privacy concernsThe Standard
… The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) rightly condemned the decision for making “zero provision for the protection of thousands of currently enrolled students.” These are not accomplices in regulatory failure. …
KIM college sudden shutdown: Has regulator been asleep at the wheel?Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has given President William Ruto 14 days to publicly release the agreement between Kenya and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery, demanding transparency on shareholder identities and government commitments.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has given President William Ruto 14 days to publicly release the agreement between Kenya and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote over the proposed Sh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery, demanding transparency on shareholder identities and government commitments.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed in the High Court seeking to suspend a 25-year crude oil deal worth Sh93.68 billion between Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited and Gulf Energy, citing secrecy and unresolved questions over the award.
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has told the Consumers Federation of Kenya that Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was not a student at the university and did not earn a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in May 2008, stating his name does not appear on their records and the university held no graduation ceremony that month, making his presented certificate "not genuine."
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Didmus Barasa, the second-term MP for Kimilili, has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology. His doctoral thesis examined county governments' branding strategies and service delivery satisfaction among small and medium enterprises in Bungoma County.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has blocked the government from requiring insurance cover from tourists visiting Kenya, ruling that the Ministry of Health's directive contradicted the Ministry of Interior's authority over foreign nationals' entry and that no proper mechanism exists to handle the requirement.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a constitutional petition in the High Court challenging the government's proposed tolling of the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit (A8) Highway, naming KeNHA, the Cabinet Secretaries for Roads and National Treasury, the PPP Directorate, and the Attorney General as respondents.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Visiting American activist Ayo Kimathi urged Kenya and other African nations to reject Washington's America First Global Health Strategy, claiming it is part of a wider agenda to depopulate the Global South and describing it as one of the greatest threats to African survival in the 21st century.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21 to 23, while the country's two public dental schools—University of Nairobi and Moi University—undergo scrutiny over whether their Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes meet accreditation requirements. The Education Cabinet Secretary directed the Commission for University Education to audit both programmes within 14 days following a legal challenge from the Consumers Federation of Kenya, which argues the programmes lack formal re-accreditation since 2017.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has directed the Commission for University Education to audit dental training programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi, following calls by stakeholders for scrutiny. The audit follows a lawsuit by Consumers Federation of Kenya claiming the institutions admitted students without proper accreditation.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kesses MP Julius Rutto has urged the Consumers Federation of Kenya to wait for Parliament to complete its consideration of the Finance Bill 2026 before approaching the courts, arguing that the three arms of government operate independently and should not interfere with each other's processes before due procedures are completed.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has petitioned the High Court to halt enforcement of enhanced NSSF contributions, arguing a recent public notice is unconstitutional and conflicts with a May 29, 2026 Court of Appeal ruling. COFEK contends that without intervention, employers and employees face continuing financial liability and undermined public confidence in social security administration.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a constitutional petition seeking to halt enforcement of enhanced NSSF contribution rates, arguing the directive is unconstitutional and defies a Court of Appeal ruling. COFEK wants employers to revert to a flat monthly contribution of Sh200 pending the appeal hearing.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Consumers Federation of Kenya has filed a petition in the High Court challenging six provisions of the Finance Bill 2026, arguing they violate constitutional safeguards on taxation, privacy, public participation and consumer rights. The lobby group is seeking a conservatory order to suspend implementation of the disputed clauses, including provisions on withholding tax for scrap metal, expanded taxable payments definitions, VAT exemption removals, and a virtual asset reporting framework.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority revoked the accreditation of all Kenya Institute of Management campuses and declared certificates issued since 2018 null and void, citing unapproved programmes, unaccredited qualifications, and unlicensed trainers. The article questions why TVETA took years to act despite violations appearing to be ongoing since 2018.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →