The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Directline Assurance Company Limited Ksh85 million for misusing its buyer power against two Nairobi-based automobile repair centers. This decision follows an investigation into delayed payments by SK Macharia's company for repair work completed by small businesses.

• Directline Assurance Company Limited, owned by SK Macharia, was fined Ksh85 million (Ksh42.5 million for each count of misuse of buyer power).
• The insurer was found to have delayed payments to two Nairobi garages for services provided in 2023 and 2024, totaling outstanding balances of Ksh4.7 million and Ksh1.3 million after partial settlement.
• The CAK ordered Directline to clear all outstanding invoices and amend its supply contracts to include interest on late payments, citing the negative impact on SMEs.