Competition Authority Rejects Local-Only Proposal
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) put its foot down in July, rejecting a plan by the Kenya Transporters Association to reserve 60% of logistics contracts for local firms. The move would have effectively sidelined international players.
CAK’s reasoning? Protectionism doesn’t foster competitiveness; it stifles it. The logistics sector thrives on efficiency and innovation — and those don’t respect borders. While the idea was pitched as a way to support local operators, regulators preferred to see Kenyan firms win contracts by outpacing rivals on service, not by government mandate.
For the industry, it was a nudge: sharpen your edge, don’t ask for shields.
