Regulator fines Directline Assurance Sh85mn for abusing buyer power against SMEs
The Competition Authority of Kenya has fined Directline Assurance Sh85 million for abusing its buyer power over two Nairobi motor repair SMEs by delaying payments, ordering the insurer to clear arrears, revise contracts, and comply with the Competition Act...
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The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has fined Directline Assurance Company Limited 85 million Kenyan Shillings for abusing its buyer power against two Nairobi-based small motor vehicle repair firms, Kilele Motors Limited and Midland Autocare Limited.
- Directline Assurance Company Limited was fined 85 million Kenyan Shillings by the CAK.
- The Regulator found Directline Assurance guilty of delaying payments to Kilele Motors Limited and Midland Autocare Limited for services rendered in 2023 and 2024.
- Directline owed Midland Autocare Limited 4.7 million Kenyan Shillings and Kilele Motors Limited 1.3 million Kenyan Shillings.
- In addition to the fine, Directline must clear outstanding payments, revise contracts to include interest on late payments, and cease violating the Competition Act.
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