The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is investigating Naivas Supermarket after a customer alleged being charged Sh1,120 for a product advertised at Sh899 on their social media.

• The alleged price discrepancy involved a bottle of Hunter’s Choice at Naivas’ Thindigua branch.
• This investigation highlights the CAK's increased scrutiny of misleading pricing and unfair trade practices.
• Previous similar complaints involving Quickmart and Carrefour supermarkets have resulted in customer refunds and corrected pricing.

AliExpress has been hit with a record €550 million fine by the European Union for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and unsafe products on its platform.

• The fine is the highest ever imposed under the Digital Services Act.
• The European Commission cited deficiencies in AliExpress's detection and enforcement systems.
• AliExpress, owned by Alibaba, stated the fine is "disproportionate" and plans to appeal.

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has issued a warning to motorists regarding a recall of select Ford models due to a transmission defect. The issue could potentially cause vehicles to lose drive.

• The recall affects 2026 Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, and Ford Tourneo Custom models fitted with an 8F57 automatic transmission.
• Key organizations involved are the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) and Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.
• The affected vehicles were exported to countries including Eswatini between October 2025 and June 9, 2026. Owners are advised to seek free inspection and repairs at authorized dealerships.