Regulatory & Govt. Policy

The High Court ruled that EACC cannot investigate KTDA’s commodity loan arrangements, stating the matter falls outside the commission’s statutory mandate.

The proposed FDA guidance could encourage clearer disclosure of added caffeine in packaged foods, beverages and retail products without introducing mandatory labeling requirements.

The industry body also proposed alcohol-based taxation, women welfare initiatives, and de-addiction funding while highlighting revenue losses and rising illegal liquor seizures.

Decade long drought has reduced the national livestock herd by nearly 30% and tightened meat supplies.

Kericho tea farmers say the new tea levy will reduce earnings, while the Tea Board of Kenya maintains the charge will support sector development.