The Competition Authority of Kenya conducted simultaneous raids on six foam mattress manufacturers and distributors across four counties as part of an investigation into suspected cartel practices.

• Investigators seized electronic and physical materials, including hard disks and sales records, for forensic analysis.
• The raids were carried out under the Competition Act to secure evidence of potential price fixing, market allocation, or abuse of dominance.
• David Kemei, Director-General of the authority, stated the intervention aims to ensure the affordability and accessibility of essential household products.
• If violations are found, companies could face financial penalties of up to 10 percent of their annual turnover.

The Government Printer is at risk of shutting down due to a significant debt of Ksh475.4 million and budget cuts, potentially leading to a shortage of crucial government documents.

• Ksh475.4 million in long-outstanding debts accumulated between 2017 and 2022.
• Government Printer CEO Abdi Hassan and the National Assembly Special Funds Accounts Committee are involved.
• Key government institutions like the IEBC and the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services are among those owing the printer money.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is implementing a new verification process to combat the use of fraudulent academic certificates within the civil service.

• The overhaul aims to allow instant authentication of academic papers to prevent the hiring and promotion of individuals with fake qualifications.
• Key organizations involved in the new system development include the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).
• The PSC is also facing challenges with a significant staffing shortfall, operating with nearly half of its approved workforce.