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Ministry of Trade engages Nairobi traders on challenges affecting the sector

Grace MathekaApril 26, 2024

The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) recently convened with traders from Nairobi's largest markets to address the challenges facing the sector...

KEBS executives appointed to the International Standardization Committee

Gladys WamuyuOctober 12, 2023

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced two new executives to the International Standardization Committee (ISO). These appointments are testament to KEBS...

KEBS temporarily suspends 10 cooking oils from the market over quality issues

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2022

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has in a letter to retailers indicated that it has withdrawn 10 cooking oils and fat brands from the market. The suspension ...

TechnoServe launches program to increase fortified foods for Kenyan consumers

Samson NderiSeptember 12, 2022

TechnoServe has launched a program that aims to widen the variety of fortified foods, ensuring Kenyan consumers have access to nutritious meals. TechnoServe,...

KEBS partners with inABLE to ensure digital products and services are accessible to Persons with Disabilities

Staff WriterMay 26, 2022

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in partnership with inABLE has launched their first-ever standard that is targeted towards Persons with Disabilities. ...

Kenya to stop importation of second hand buses from July 1

Staff WriterMay 3, 2022

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that Kenya will stop the importation of second hand passenger mini-buses and large buses from July 1, 2022. T...

KEBS commits to building sustainability & leveraging on data to eliminate defects

Grace MathekaNovember 12, 2021

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving zero defects by building on sustainability and leveraging available industry data. ...

KAM issues statement on proposal to charge import duty on clinker

Grace MathekaOctober 5, 2021

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has issued a statement on local companies' capacity to supply the aggregate demand for clinker in the country. I...

Keroche Breweries wins 5 awards at the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards

Grace MathekaSeptember 29, 2021

Local brewer Keroche Breweries recently bagged five awards at the 2021 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards (KBEA). At the awards ceremony, Keroche was named the 1...

KAM calls for harmonization of regulations & policies affecting SMEs

Grace MathekaJuly 26, 2021

SMEs the field of manufacturing under the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) have called on the government to harmonize laws, policies, regulations and st...

KEBS approves 40 new standards to address Information Security & Consumer Privacy

Grace MathekaMay 26, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved 40 new standards to enhance information and cyber security and safeguard consumer privacy. The new standards o...

Competition Authority issues new directives to bread manufacturers amid misinformation claims

Grace MathekaMay 24, 2021

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has issued new directives to bread manufacturers. The new orders come after a recent probe revealed non-compliance to p...

KEBS calls for calibration of medical equipment to improve healthcare quality in Kenya

Grace MathekaMay 21, 2021

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has urged manufacturers, hospitals and clinical laboratories to regularly calibrate medical equipment. This will help reduce de...

Kenya to commemorate World Metrology Day on 20th May

Grace MathekaMay 17, 2021

The government has announced that it will join the World to mark the World Metrology Day, through the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). World Metrology Day c...

KEBS approves 6 new standards to support smart and sustainable cities

Grace MathekaMay 14, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved six standards that will hasten the development of eco and socio-friendly ICT cities to offer high quality life...

KEBS approves new standards to enhance business resilience and continuity

Grace MathekaMay 10, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved two new standards on management practices to boost businesses' capacity to respond to the set COVID-19 protoco...

KEBS & Kenya Trade Net System partner to streamline International trade processes

Grace MathekaMay 8, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has partnered with the Kenya Trade Net System to launch a platform that allows traders to submit import-export documentatio...

Government opens a Biashara Center to support SMEs at KEBS in Mombasa

Grace MathekaMarch 19, 2021

The government of Kenya has opened a new Biashara Center in Mombasa. The new center will enable Kenyans in the coastal region to access government services unde...

Business support centre launched at KEBS in Eldoret to boost growth of SMEs

Grace MathekaMarch 11, 2021

The Cabinet Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization, Trade, and Enterprise Development has launched a new Biashara Centre in Eldoret. The new ce...

KEBS issues new standards to curb noise pollution

Grace MathekaMarch 2, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved 10 new standards, outlining limits for noise emitted from stationary objects in a given environment. The ne...

BE Forward to upscale delivery of car spare parts & manufacturing equipment in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

Global vehicle exporter, BE Forward, is upgrading to uplift Kenya’s manufacturing sector by upscaling the delivery of manufacturing equipment and car spare part...

KEBS issues new food safety & hygiene guidelines for workers in food production

Grace MathekaFebruary 26, 2021

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued new food safety and hygiene guidelines for all workers in food production and supply chains. The new guidelines ...

Visa launches digital platform to help grow small businesses

Grace MathekaFebruary 19, 2021

Visa has announced the expansion of Practical Business Skills, to help Small and Micro Business (SMB) owners to grow their businesses. The Practical Business Sk...

KEBS releases new standards for cosmetic products to facilitate regional trade

Samson NderiDecember 23, 2020

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has adopted eleven new standards allowing Kenyan cosmetic products to access regional markets. Some of the products cove...

KEBS publishes guidelines for eco-friendly lighting alternatives

Grace MathekaDecember 20, 2020

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has published new standards for eco-friendly lighting alternatives in Kenya. The new standard, KS 2914:2020 (Kenya Standard ...

KEBS releases guidelines for reusable sanitary pads

Staff WriterDecember 7, 2020

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has released new guidelines for the production of safe and quality reusable sanitary pads. The new guidelines are conta...

First ever Kenyan manufactured ventilator certified by KEBS

Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2020

The first ever locally manufactured ventilator developed by Kenya Association of Manufacturers’ (KAM) Automotive Sector, led by Mutsimoto Limited, has been cert...

KEBS seizes substandard plastic pipes & construction materials

Staff WriterAugust 26, 2020

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that it has seized substandard plastic pipes and construction materials worth Ksh. 10 million The pipes an...

KEBS announces standards for face masks that can be sold in Kenya

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2020

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announces that it has created for face masks to be sold in the Kenyan market. The face masks standards that the standar...

KEBS launches initiative to recognize SMEs committed to upholding quality standards

Staff WriterJune 17, 2019

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has launched the Kenya Quality Award (KQA), an initiative aimed at promoting a quality culture amongst Micro, Small and Med...

KEBS launches countrywide initiative to educate SMEs on quality standards

Staff WriterApril 29, 2019

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has launched a countrywide inter-agency initiative targeting stakeholders in the Jua Kali sector to unlock barriers hinderi...

KAM & KMJA launch book to educate the public on commercial court systems

James WamathaiJanuary 16, 2017

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) have launched the the Commercial Law Guidebook. The book will s...

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KNCCI to automate issuance of Certificate of Origin

James WamathaiJanuary 8, 2015

Dr. Chris Kiptoo Country Director TradeMark East Africa with Charles Mbogori CEO KNCCI TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commer...

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Forum pushes for punitive sanctions on errant manufacturers

Lulu AkakiJuly 16, 2014

Pradeep Paunrana - Incoming KAM Chairman A multi-sectoral forum has urged the government and consumers to show vocal support for manufacturers that use...