Nairobi, Feb. 6 -- Veteran civil servant Charles Mahinda has taken over the leadership of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) as chairperson following his appointment by President William Ruto in December. He replaces Shaka Kariuki, whose term has ended.

Mr Mahinda will serve in the non-executive role for three years, convening and leading board meetings that shape anti-trust regulation and consumer protection policy in the country.

"He brings to the authority over three decades of distinguished experience in, among other areas, industrial development, international trade and public policy formulation within the government of Kenya and regional institutions," the regulator said.

Before his appointment, Mr Mahinda served as a techn...