Topic: KEBS
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...
New KEBS levy that has left 'hustlers' with a bitter taste in their mouths
Mar 16, 2023 at 03:32 PM
A move by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to enforce a 10-year-old levy under the Standards Levy (Amendment) Order 1999 has raised concerns among small business owners....
Ruto appoints CS Aden Duale's brother to replace Uhuru's appointee as KETRACO chairperson
Jan 21, 2023 at 08:01 PM
President William Ruto has appointed Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale's brother; Abdi Bare to be the Chairperson of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)...
KEBS bans 435 beauty products for containing ‘harmful substances’
Nov 02, 2022 at 01:25 AM
The Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBS) on Tuesday released a list of 435 cosmetics brands it has banned for allegedly being contaminated with mercury and hydroquinone compounds....
Rina, Bahari Fry, Fresh Fri among 10 cooking oil brands suspended by KEBS
Sep 23, 2022 at 01:24 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has temporarily suspended at least 10 brands of cooking oil because of health-related concerns....
KEBS orders removal of 14 substandard maize flour brands from Kenya shelves
Nov 01, 2021 at 05:05 PM
KEBS has also ordered for the recall of the flour being distributed countrywide and further removal of the brands from market stores....
KEBS cautions the public against buying 27 Unga brands
Aug 20, 2021 at 11:56 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a notice warning the public against buying 27 Unga brands. ...