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ARTICLE · 16 OCTOBER 2026

CAK Annual Report FY 2024/25: Key Competition Law Developments

Kenya's Competition Authority processed 128 merger applications in FY 2024/25, with manufacturing, financial services, and distribution dominating filings. Nearly half involved cross-border elements, while employment protections emerged as key conditions in major approvals. The authority also pursued 75 behavioural antitrust investigations, targeting cartel conduct and abuse of dominance across multiple sectors.

KenyaAntitrust/Competition Law

At the end of August 2026, the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2025. The report shows an authority that remained highly active in merger control while continuing to pursue a substantial behavioural antitrust caseload and a smaller number of exemption applications.

For businesses and investors active in Kenya, the report offers useful insight into how the CAK is applying its merger control rules, the types of conduct attracting enforcement attention, and the growing importance of public-interest considerations in transaction review.

Merger Control Activity Remained High

The CAK received 128 merger-related applications during FY 2024/25 across sectors including manufacturing, real estate, financial and insurance services, energy, distribution, and ICT.

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