NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4- David Kemei, the Director-General of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), has officially taken on a new regional role after being sworn in as Commissioner of the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA)
The ceremony took place on June 3, 2025, at the EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
In a statement, CAK hailed this development as a bold move toward strengthening regional trade, unifying market regulations, and ensuring fairness in commerce across East Africa.
Kemei, speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, spoke passionately about the transformative role competition law plays in building resilient economies and protecting consumers.
“Effective competition law enforcement is a central pillar in unlocking economic growth, attracting investments, and safeguarding the interests of consumers at the national and regional level,” he said.
He also acknowledged the hurdles that come with bringing together diverse nations under a unified economic framework.
“Regional integration has its fair share of challenges. That is why these matters must be addressed through collaborative, solution-oriented dialogue involving key administrative stakeholders from Partner States.”
As Kenya’s voice within the EACCA, Kemei will focus on aligning policies around business mergers to ease investment flows.
He will also spearhead joint investigations targeting monopolistic practices and violations of consumer rights.
Beyond enforcement, he is expected to champion collective research initiatives and build technical expertise across the region.
His tenure as Commissioner will span the next four years.
