Practice area
Competition
Advice on the Competition Act regime — notification thresholds, restrictive trade practices, abuse of dominance, and the consumer-protection provisions that increasingly reach ordinary commercial conduct.
What this covers
- Merger notification and threshold analysis
- Restrictive trade practice and cartel advice
- Abuse of dominance and market conduct
- Consumer protection compliance
- Competition Authority investigations
From the library
What we have written on competition
Merger Notification Threshold and Compliance Risk
Mergers and Acquisitions are vital for growth, market entry, and consolidation. The regulatory landscape governing merger control has been shifting,…
Maureen Mutai · 2 min read
Can Two Businesses in Kenya Use the Same Trademark?
In an increasingly competitive Kenyan market, businesses often encounter a difficult intellectual property question: Can two businesses legally use or…
Abigael Chilango · 8 min read
Prediction Markets Under Kenyan Law: Are They Covered by the Gambling Control Act?
Prediction markets have rapidly transitioned from academic curiosities to major global platforms. By allowing users to buy and sell contracts…
Jean Marie · 3 min read
REPOSSESSION, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND THE LIMITS OF A SECOND APPEAL: A COMMENT ON BALUME LAURENT MBOTAZ v NIC BANK LIMITED [2026] KECA 1291 (KLR)
Introduction On 10th July 2026, the Court of Appeal at Nairobi delivered its judgment in Balume Laurent Mbotaz v NIC…
Abigael Chilango · 4 min read
The Evidentiary Threshold in Constitutional Consumer Protection Claims: A Case Note on Ochoiki v Johnson & Johnson (K) Ltd & 4 Others (Constitutional Petition E510 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 6825 (KLR)
The High Court’s recent dismissal of a petition seeking to prohibit the manufacture, importation, sale and distribution of Johnson &…
Maureen Mutai · 3 min read
The Pre-Merger Mandate: Why Deal Closure in Kenya Now Requires Prior Regulatory Clearance
For companies looking to buy, sell, or restructure businesses in Kenya, the timeline for closing a deal has just experienced…
Jean Marie · 3 min read