The High Court in Kerugoya has temporarily halted the government’s plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of rice duty-free. This decision follows a legal challenge by the Farmers Party, which argues the importation is unjustified and detrimental to local farmers.

• The order, issued on Monday by Justice Edward M. Muriithi, suspends the Cabinet Secretary’s decision published in Gazette Notice No. 10353 of July 28, 2025.
• The application was filed by petitioner Alex Musyoki, representing rice farmers, who claims the government’s justification of a shortage is misleading as significant local rice stocks remain unsold.
• The case, HCCHRPET/E009/2025, names the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, the Agriculture and Food Authority, and the Kenya National Trading Corporation among the respondents.

Unpredictable taxes and policies are hindering investment in Kenya’s beer industry, according to industry leaders. This uncertainty makes it difficult for investors to forecast returns on significant capital outlays.

• The last major investment by EABL in Kenya was Sh13 billion in 2017 for the Kisumu Brewery.
• Eric Kiniti, Group Corporate Relations Director at EABL, highlighted the need for stable and predictable tax policies.
• Unlike Tanzania where tax increases occur every three years, Kenya lacks a coherent and predictable tax framework, making long-term planning challenging.

Nairobi Hospital is facing potential liquidation after an insolvency petition was filed against it in the High Court of Kenya. The petition will be heard in August 2025, raising concerns about the future of the prominent medical institution.

• An insolvency petition for the liquidation of Kenya Hospital Association t/a The Nairobi Hospital was presented to the High Court by Opticom K. Limited c/o C. M., Advocates, LLP.
• A Case Management Conference is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the High Court at Milimani, Nairobi, in the Commercial and Tax Division.
• Nairobi Hospital is already struggling with challenges, including the suspension of insurance services by 8 firms, such as Old Mutual, First Assurance, Minet, and Britam, due to the high cost of its services.