Veteran Policy Expert Charles W. Mahinda Appointed CAK Chairperson
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The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has welcomed a new era of leadership following the appointment of Mr. Charles W. Mahinda, MBS, as the Chairperson of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Mahinda, a seasoned public policy expert with over 30 years of experience, was appointed by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto for a three-year term starting December 11, 2025 to succeed Mr. Shaka Kariuki.
“The Competition Authority of Kenya (“the Authority”) welcomes Mr. Charles W. Mahinda, MBS, as the Chairperson of its Board of Directors following his appointment by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, C.G.H, on 11th December, 2025, for a three-year term,” CAK wrote on a post.
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Before his appointment, he served in several leadership roles, including founder CEO of the Special Economic Zones Authority and Director of Industries, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives.
Between June 2018 and October 2022, he offered technical advice to the Ministries responsible for agriculture, industrialization, trade, and cooperatives.
Legacy of Reform
His leadership played a beneficial role in improving Kenya’s competitiveness and industrial development, including participation on the National Standing Committee on Trade discussions in which he advocated for enhanced market entry for Kenyan products in local and international markets.
Mr. Mahinda has backed the advancement of crucial national regulatory measures and legal structures such as the Special Economic Zones Act, 2015, Kenya Industrial Master Strategy, the National Industrial Development Policy Framework, and the EAC Policy and Strategy for Industrialization.
Additionally, he has served on several boards, including the Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority and the East African Portland Cement Company, as well as a committee member in the Kenya Association of Manufacturers.
The Outgoing Leadership – Mr. Shaka Kariuki
The Authority expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Shaka Kariuki, MBS, who has served as the Authority’s Chairperson since the 6th of February, 2023.
The Authority has achieved the following during its impactful interventions in different sectors of the economy to enhance the competitiveness of markets and consumer welfare.
These comprise penalizing businesses abusing their better bargaining positions, engaging in cartel practices, and companies disenfranchising consumers through practices such as misrepresentation.
Mr. Kariuki championed enhanced supervision mechanisms geared towards fostering accountability and transparent use of resources about the Authority, including prioritizing to enterprise risk management and business continuity.
During his tenure, the Authority initiated amendments to the Competition Act, Cap. 504 of the Laws of Kenya to strengthen the agency’s enforcement.
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Collage of CAK logo and Director of CAK David Kemei during the swearing in ceremony. PHOTO/Courtesy
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