Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy

Authorities launch coordinated action against illicit alcohol, targeting rogue businesses, compromised officials, and unsafe outlets nationwide.

Communities in Luwero District raise alarm over worsening pollution linked to sugar factories, citing health risks and environmental damage.

Tastilux, made via precision fermentation, has been deemed safe by FEMA, unlocking partnerships with U.S. food manufacturers and supporting expansion into Singapore, the EU, and beyond.

Under the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model, up to 90% of packaged foods could soon display stark warnings like ‘High in Sugar’ or ‘High in Salt,’ with restrictions on child-targeted marketing and new public education efforts.

Stakeholders clash over alcohol pricing policies as public health, economic stability, and community well-being take center stage.