The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has greenlit Asahi Group Holdings Limited's acquisition of a 65 percent stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL).

• The approval allows Asahi to gain sole control of Diageo Kenya Limited and UDV (Kenya) Limited.
• The CAK imposed conditions on the acquisition of Diageo Kenya to protect competition, including reserving 20 percent of refrigeration space for non-EABL/Asahi brands in retail outlets.
• This decision, made on September 11th, 2026, considered the impact on competition, small businesses, employment, and investment in Kenya.

Kenyan charities are facing enhanced scrutiny and stricter regulations following a new government crackdown aimed at combating terror financing. This initiative mandates increased transparency and accountability for non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are now subject to more rigorous oversight.
• The Kenyan government is leading the crackdown, implementing new measures to monitor financial activities.
• This move is intended to prevent funds from being diverted to illegal activities and to bolster national security.

The National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson, Mr. John Mbadi, finds himself in a difficult position regarding Sh281 billion spent by the National Treasury without parliamentary approval.

• Sh281 billion was spent without parliamentary approval.
• The National Treasury is the key organization involved.
• This situation traps Mr. Mbadi, who previously criticized similar actions under Article 223 of the Constitution.