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KENYA – In a bid to manage the sugar supply crisis that has sent prices soaring to unprecedented levels, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has unveiled stringent regulations governing the importation of sugar under the country’s recent duty-free import initiative. These rules, announced on August 9, 2023, are designed to address the domestic sugar production deficit and prevent abuse…
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KENYA – In response to recent headlines casting doubts on the efficacy of its quality assurance procedures, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a comprehensive clarification that seeks to shed light on its vital role in ensuring product quality and consumer protection. The article in question erroneously suggested that KEBS’ “Mark of Quality” is not a guarantee of…
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KENYA – In a crippling cyber-attack that has thrown the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) into disarray, consumers are now at risk of being exposed to harmful products due to the agency’s inability to conduct necessary inspections and testing. The hackers infiltrated KEBS’ network three weeks ago, disrupting all operations, including payment systems, human resources, and the internal mail system.…
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KENYA – In a significant move to combat corruption and enhance operational efficiency, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has introduced a new application aimed at revolutionizing its services. The KEBS App, a result of the digitization initiative, aims to safeguard consumers from substandard and prohibited products by minimizing human interventions in KEBS operations. With this interactive platform, customers can…
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KENYA – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced its heightened efforts in conducting aflatoxin tests on maize shipments from Tanzania. The decision comes in response to concerns arising from delays in the clearance of maize consignments at the border, which has led to trucks overstaying and increased the risk of aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin, a toxic substance produced by…
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KENYA – In a recent announcement, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the consumption of goods lacking standardization marks, commonly known as S-Marks. The directive applies to packaged foods, chemicals, and various other products. Importers, manufacturers, retailers, and stockists have also been cautioned against selling items without proper labeling or the…
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KENYA – Esther Ngari, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Director of Standards Development and Trade, has stepped in to steer the country’s standards regulator as its new Acting Managing Director after a condemned sugar scandal that led to the suspension of KEBS boss Lt. Col (Rtd) Bernard Njiraini. Esther was appointed by the Bureau’s policy-making body, the National Standards Council (NSC),…
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KENYA – Several state agency officials have been placed in the spotlight after 20,000 bags of contaminated sugar that had been previously condemned allegedly found their way into the market. The 27 officials from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), National Police Service (NPS), and Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) were suspended to pave way for…
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KENYA – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has teamed up with industry stakeholders and researchers to curb adulteration of Kenya’s basmati rice using advanced technologies. KEBS Managing Director Bernard Njiraini affirmed his commitment to fostering cooperation among farmers, suppliers, researchers, and other government agencies to surmount the threat to Kenya’s thriving basmati rice industry. Basmati rice is a premium…
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KENYA – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has appointed Dr. Jeremiah Kamau Kinyua as the new Chairman of the National Standards Council (NSC). The NSC is tasked to develop standards, authorize, certify, and grant permits for all manufactured, imported, and local produce in order to make sure that they adhere to set standards “I am honored to have been…
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