Topic: KEBS
KEBS accuses private firm of conducting illegal inspections in retail outlets
Apr 18, 2024 at 10:43 AM
The Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBS) has accused a private firm, Multi-Works and Rights Enforcements, of impersonating government inspectors and conducting illegal product inspect...
Anne Waiguru signs landmark legislation to combat illicit alcohol trade in Kirinyaga
Apr 08, 2024 at 08:39 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has officially enacted the Kirinyaga County Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2023, to safeguard public health and combat the illicit alcohol trade in t...
KEBS alleges fraud as substandard fertiliser scandal unfolds in Kenya
Mar 21, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Kenya's agricultural sector has been rocked by a scandal involving substandard fertiliser supplied to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) by a Kenyan-based regional ferti...
KEBS cracks down on SBL Innovate's subsidised fertiliser over quality concerns
Mar 11, 2024 at 03:21 PM
In response to an exposé by Africa Uncensored regarding the quality of SBL Innovate's GPC subsidised organic fertiliser, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has swiftly moved to ...
Liquor licenses, permits suspended in State fresh war against substance abuse
Mar 06, 2024 at 03:29 PM
The government has unveiled a multi-pronged approach in an effort to eradicate the production, distribution, and consumption of illicit alcohol and drugs....
KPA, KRA, KEBS jointly unveil elaborate plan to enhance efficiency at the ports
Feb 24, 2024 at 04:29 PM
The Kenyan port landscape is set for a significant transformation, with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) joining...
Kenya mandates minimum battery life for imported used electric vehicles
Feb 20, 2024 at 11:49 AM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) issued a crucial notice today, impacting importers of used or secondhand electric motor vehicles....
Kirinyaga: 35 people, including police officers, arrested in crackdown on illicit brews
Feb 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
In a sweeping crackdown on illicit brews in Kirinyaga, thirty-five individuals, including police officers, have been apprehended....
'KEBS public alert' linking NMG, Standard Group dailies ink to cancer is fake
Feb 06, 2024 at 03:30 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a strong statement dismissing a viral notice claiming that newspaper ink is linked to cancer as "FAKE" and urging the public to disr...
KEBS defends integrity amid debate over alleged influx of recalled baby powder
Jan 25, 2024 at 12:01 PM
A potential public health crisis has ignited a legal battle in Kenya, raising concerns about the safety of baby powder sold in the country....
Contraband dairy products worth Sh35.67 million intercepted in Nairobi
Jan 13, 2024 at 05:40 PM
Contraband dairy products worth Sh35.67 million have been intercepted by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), revealing a clandestine network engaging in the illicit trade....
Eyebrows as KEBS now changes tune on condemned edible oil imported by KNTC
Dec 06, 2023 at 12:45 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has addressed recent media reports regarding the alleged importation of unfit edible oil, reiterating its commitment to safeguarding consumer s...
You have only 26 days left to import used vehicles registered before January 1, 2017
Dec 05, 2023 at 04:42 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has restated the guidelines to be used when importing used or second-hand vehicles into the country commencing January 2024....
KEBS flags edible oils imported by KNTC as unfit for human consumption
Dec 04, 2023 at 12:38 PM
In a recent development, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has raised significant quality concerns regarding government-imported edible oils, prompting decisive action against n...
KEBS elevates global standardization leadership with key appointments in ISO bodies
Oct 03, 2023 at 05:52 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has made a significant announcement highlighting two critical appointments in international standardization bodies....
EPRA opens license applications for electric vehicle charging, battery swapping stations
Sep 15, 2023 at 02:50 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has officially opened the doors for Kenyan entrepreneurs and investors interested in establishing electric vehicle (EV) chargin...
KEBS's startling revelation raises alarms over product quality standards locally
Aug 11, 2023 at 10:37 AM
In a recent revelation that has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan market, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has admitted to not conducting tests on goods sold domestically to e...
Court deflates man's 'burst condom' compensation claim in landmark ruling
Aug 10, 2023 at 03:07 PM
The High Court recently reached a decision regarding a noteworthy case where a man had sought compensation after an alleged condom burst during sexual intercourse....
KEBS seizes Sh26 million cloned Range Rover Sport from UK at Mombasa Port
Jun 29, 2023 at 10:12 PM
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) officers stationed at Mombasa Port have impounded a Range Rover worth Sh26 million and is suspected to have been cloned in the United Kingdom befor...
High-ranking government officials suspended over irregular release of condemned sugar
May 17, 2023 at 11:57 PM
Several high-ranking government officials have been suspended following an investigation into the irregular release of condemned sugar intended for industrial ethanol conversion, a...
