The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is investigating the importation of thousands of tonnes of raw sugar, deemed unfit for direct human consumption, amid fears it could enter the local market.

• Approximately 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar were imported, with about 3,900 tonnes currently in Kisumu for processing.
• The investigation is led by Committee Chairperson and Ikolomani MP Bernard Masaka Shinali, who is tracing the sugar's movement from the Port of Mombasa to the processing plant.
• Lawmakers are demanding all import documentation, including customs clearance and health certificates, to ensure no raw sugar is released to consumers before undergoing the required refining process.

The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has filed a lawsuit against the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), challenging its directive for employers to continue enhanced employee deductions under the NSSF Act, 2013.

• COFEK argues the directive is unlawful and attempts to bypass existing court orders declaring the 2013 Act unconstitutional.
• Key organizations involved are the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
• The dispute centers on a Court of Appeal ruling dated May 29, 2026, which dismissed the NSSF's application to suspend a judgment against the Act.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that school fees for skill development courses can be claimed as tax deductions, offering potential financial relief to Kenyans.

• School fees are allowable deductions if the program directly supports business activities or professional enhancement.
• The KRA requires taxpayers to submit eTIMS invoices from educational institutions to claim these deductions.
• This guidance is particularly relevant as the June 30 deadline for filing yearly tax returns approaches.