Topic: KEBS
KEBS sued over Sh100 million tender as local firm challenges exclusion
Apr 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A local company has dragged the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to the High Court over what it describes as a prejudiced and exclusionary procurement process worth hundreds of mil...
Bill pushing for order, accountability in boda boda sector set for debate by MPs
Feb 19, 2025 at 02:18 PM
The boda boda industry in Kenya could soon undergo major reforms as the National Assembly prepares to deliberate on the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, 2023....
KEBS and EPRA allay fuel quality fears, confirm compliance with standards
Feb 06, 2025 at 08:03 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured the public that petroleum fuels sold in the country meet the required quali...
NTSA proposes underride protection, new regulations for commercial vehicles
Jan 27, 2025 at 01:52 PM
The Draft National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2025, propose a critical new safety feature for commercial vehicles: the i...
Used car dealers scramble to meet new import deadline as regulations tighten
Nov 29, 2024 at 05:29 PM
Kenyan car dealers are in a last minute rush to beat the December 31, 2024 deadline to import used vehicles....
KEBS announces last date to import motor vehicles registered in 2017
Nov 27, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced new regulations tightening the age limit for second-hand motor vehicle imports into the country....
Kenyans enjoy faster cargo clearance as KRA cuts processing time by two days
Sep 11, 2024 at 08:08 PM
Kenyans importing goods are now enjoying significantly faster cargo clearance times, thanks to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) which has significantly improved the efficiency of ...
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Fertilizer standoff: KEL Chemicals offers compensation amidst legal dispute
Apr 19, 2024 at 07:04 PM
KEL Chemicals Limited, a Kenyan fertilizer producer, has found itself embroiled in a controversy concerning the quality of its products....
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...
