Kenya: Competition (General) Rules, 2019 including competition authority governance entered into force

On 6 December 2019, the Competition (General) Rules, 2019 entered into force. The Rules define governance procedures for the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), including its investigative, enforcement, and decision-making functions. The rules specify procedures for conducting investigations, handling complaints, and issuing penalties under Parts III and VI of the Competition Act, 2010. They also establish mechanisms for settlement proceedings, confidentiality claims, and appeals. The CAK is responsible for assessing mergers, regulating unilateral conduct, granting exemptions, and imposing remedies or penalties to ensure compliance with competition law.