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Companies Including McDonald's and Roblox Face Scrutiny Over Safety and Exploitation
McDonald’s is implementing new sexual harassment training for managers and strengthening measures to protect staff from abuse, following an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and a BBC investigation. Separately, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the online gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of “flagrantly ignoring” safety laws and “deceiving parents” about the dangers it poses to young users. The lawsuit claims Roblox is a “breeding ground for predators” that prioritizes profit over child safety. Additionally, a UK-registered website, Kenya Horn Hub, is under scrutiny for allegedly advertising "adult tours" in Kenya, which rights groups claim promotes sexual exploitation and has led to calls for investigations.
Kenyan Businesses Face Compliance Demands, Environmental Scrutiny, and Legal Disputes
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is introducing a Business Tax Compliance Certificate to address widespread VAT non-compliance, requiring businesses to adopt the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS). In the energy sector, Gitson Energy Limited has formally requested NEMA, on November 1, 2025, to provide full disclosure of all Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies and licenses for power projects in Marsabit County, citing compliance concerns. Meanwhile, Uchumi Supermarkets faces a new threat to its recovery plan as a High Court ruling has stalled the sale of its 17-acre Kasarani property, which is a crucial part of its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
