Also known as: KEBS · Kens
Kenya Bureau of Standards — government standards body managing product quality, certification, and market surveillance, addressing illicit alcohol and trade compliance concerns.
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… The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is responsible for standards and conformity assessment for products entering the Kenyan market, while the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) regulates health products and technologies within its mandate. …
‘Clodigte’, ‘Senodcseoly’: Questions mount over suspected counterfeit toothpaste in KenyaThe Standard
… ng court case now lifts the lid of your pot to reveal that your rice, allegedly, is not the authentic Kenya pishori rice.In its case, the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has sued the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary, the Kenya Bureau of Standards …
Case lifts lid on fake rice being sold as Kenyan pishoriThe Standard
… Following the orders, the Attorney General, the Kenya Bureau of Standards, and the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary lawyers raised concern that there were five other cases filed in Mombasa, Kisumu, Milimani Commercial Court and Kerugoya by different parties, over the same issue. …
Court dismisses bid to strike out duty-free rice import caseCitizen Digital
KEBS responds after Rwanda suspends 5 Kenyan alcohol brands By Kenneth Gachie August 12, 2026 12:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended five K …
KEBS responds after Rwanda suspends 5 Kenyan alcohol brandsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended the safety and quality of five Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands temporarily suspended in Rwanda, saying fresh inspections and laboratory tests have confirmed that the products comply with applicable Kenyan a …
KEBS says five alcohol brands suspended in Rwanda meet safety standardsCitizen Digital
… compounds that may have built up during heating.The implication is that topping up old oil with fresh oil may dilute it, but it does not restore it to its original condition.Kenya has standards governing edible cooking oil before it reaches consumers.The Kenya Bureau of Standards …
When every drop counts: How rising prices are driving micro businesses to reuse cooking oilThe Standard
… The miller has also attained internationally recognized certifications, including FSSC 22000 Version 6, ISO 9001:2015, Halal, Kosher, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance, Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) Diamond Mark, and membership in the United Nations Global Compa …
Government launches drive to boost bixa production at the CoastThe Standard
… The payout covers the local out grower farmers contracted by KISCOL to deliver cane but were never compensated before operations ground to a halt in 2018 after the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) abruptly shut down the factory and seized its sugar over compliance claims. …
Cane farmers in Kwale County gear up for sh66 million pay as KISCOL revives plantThe Standard
… She said the products are still under development and are undergoing certification by the Kenya Bureau of Standards before they can be commercialised. …
Farmers urged to embrace climate-resilient sorghum to fight hungerCitizen Digital
… KISCOL was shut down in 2018 by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), which seized its sugar consignments over compliance and fitness claims, which the High Court later declared illegal and ordered compensation. …
CS Kagwe unveils plan to revive Coastal sugarcane sector, restore Kwale Sugar CompanyKenya has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, following a competitive contest involving five countries. The election, announced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards during the ISO Annual Meeting 2026 in Paris, enhances Kenya's role in global standards governance.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, following a competitive contest involving five countries. The election, announced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards during the ISO Annual Meeting 2026 in Paris, enhances Kenya's role in global standards governance.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called for TVET graduates to be equipped with tools and equipment to enable them to start businesses and apply their skills. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for NGAAF-sponsored students, Maina said she would seek partnerships to provide graduates with equipment needed to begin working immediately after training.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Young people graduating from technical training have been challenged to continue their education and learn additional skills, including foreign languages, to improve employment prospects in Kenya and abroad. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina told graduates at Gichugu Technical and Vocational Training Centre that completing technical training should not mark the end of their education.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Delegated Legislation has questioned the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) over proposed regulations that would allow "covert operations" during market surveillance, arguing the term creates legal and accountability concerns. Lawmakers urged KEBS to replace "covert operations" with "impromptu inspections," emphasizing that public entities should operate with transparency.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and enforcement agencies to re-inspect all alcohol manufacturing premises to ensure compliance with standards and regulations as part of the government's intensified crackdown on illicit brews.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered fresh inspections of all alcohol manufacturing premises across the country to ensure compliance with operating standards, as part of the government's campaign against illicit brews and unsafe alcohol.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tobacco farmers in Tharaka-Nith and Meru counties raised concerns over the Tobacco-Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 at public participation forums, with MPs clarifying that proposed changes aim to regulate emerging synthetic nicotine products rather than stifle tobacco farming.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Bureau of Standards managing director Esther Ngari told businesses at the Kenya Quality Awards that quality should be a continuous part of operations, not just pursued during assessments, to strengthen Kenya's competitiveness in regional and global markets and boost the wider economy's credibility.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police raided a bar and home in Maragua, arresting a businessman and seizing counterfeit alcoholic drinks including Chrome and Kenya Cane brands. The operation followed resident complaints about unlicensed alcohol circulation and alleged collusion between the suspect and security officers.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen witnessed the destruction of more than one tonne of crystal methamphetamine valued at Sh8.2 billion that was seized in the Indian Ocean last October. Murkomen warned drug traffickers that the Government will pursue the money, property and networks supporting the illicit trade as part of its intensified war on drugs and illicit alcohol.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for a review of taxes on horticultural products, terming them unfair and punitive, citing high production costs driven by rising global fuel prices. Flower farmers have warned that high production costs, delayed government VAT refunds, and doubled freight and fuel prices are eroding investor confidence.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Researchers, universities, TVET institutions, government agencies, standards bodies and private sector players say promising projects often stall at critical stages such as validation, certification, financing and market entry. The Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation said Kenya has the talent and ideas needed to drive innovation, but must improve how research is converted into commercial products and enterprises.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Bureau of Standards has proposed new regulations to the National Assembly covering metrology, testing, product certification, and import handling. The regulations are under scrutiny by the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, which says some existing standards date back to 1977 and no longer meet current needs.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Sh10 million solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility has been launched in Burumba, Busia, to help the Busia Cross-Border Women Traders Association process and preserve fish more efficiently, reduce losses, and create employment in fish processing and marketing.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A young man's death in Naivasha following a drinking competition has prompted calls for investigation into the safety of bottled spirits sold in Kenya, with Kenyans reporting unusual hangovers, stomach pain, vomiting and confusion after consuming alcohol they suspect is counterfeit or adulterated.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and other African nations are adopting harmonised standards to remove technical trade barriers and reduce costs, allowing goods certified in one country to move freely across the continent without repeated testing. Officials say the effort under the African Continental Free Trade Area will accelerate intra-African trade, which has been hindered by disjointed standards that force reliance on imports from outside Africa.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) seized over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products and more than 250 cartons of assorted counterfeit alcoholic drinks during a multi-agency crackdown in Kayole, Nairobi on Wednesday. Two suspects were arrested and the operation, involving KRA, KEBS, NGAO, NPS and NGAPU, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal alcohol supply networks.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse arrested 11 people and confiscated counterfeit alcoholic beverages in a multi-agency crackdown across eight Nairobi sub-counties between August 20 and 31, 2026, in response to public concerns about unsafe products circulating in the market.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) arrested 11 people during a ten-day operation against counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi County, covering eight sub-counties and confiscating illicit beverages, counterfeit KRA excise stamps, and expired products. The authority is collaborating with KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service to verify seized items and pursue those involved in manufacturing, distributing, and selling counterfeit beverages.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
NACADA and a multi-agency team raided an outlet in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and seized 240 counterfeit assorted alcoholic beverages bearing fake KRA stamps, with one suspect arrested. The operation is part of ongoing crackdowns across Nairobi, with similar seizures in Eastleigh, Jericho, and South B in recent days.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to change police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity. Matiang'i said his administration used NYS and other public institutions alongside the private sector to produce uniforms while controlling costs, in contrast to the current approach.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to a police uniform procurement, stating instead that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract following a proper procurement process. The uniform change was part of broader police reforms recommended by the Maraga Task Force.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President Ruto's administration of misplaced priorities for allocating Sh2.5 billion to new police uniforms while students struggle to pay school fees and youth remain unemployed. President Ruto unveiled the new Kenya Police Service general-duty uniform on August 28, with the rollout expected to cover about 60,000 general-duty officers.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has denied reports linking Nalitex Limited to the Ksh2.8 billion procurement of Kenya Police General Duty uniforms, stating the company played no role in the tender. NPS says Bedi Investments Limited was awarded the contract after its sample was selected through evaluation and public participation.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police Service headquarters dismissed reports that Nalitex Limited won the tender for new police uniforms, stating the contract was lawfully awarded to Bedi Investments Limited. The uniform change was recommended by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms following consultation with officers who expressed dissatisfaction with existing uniforms.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement of new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, stating that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract. The uniform change was recommended by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms following officer complaints about the existing uniform.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and other African countries are pushing for harmonised standards and single testing of goods to boost intra-Africa trade, but slow adoption by only a handful of nations has made exports and imports difficult across the continent, raising trade costs and creating non-tariff barriers under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two people were arrested in South B, Nairobi after NACADA and police recovered rolls and 101 sachets of suspected narcotic drugs, Rizla papers, and a digital weighing scale in a multi-agency operation. The authority says it is intensifying enforcement against drug abuse nationwide, with particular focus on the capital.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards faces pressure over its role in the country's escalating counterfeit alcohol crisis, with illicit drinks now accounting for an estimated 60 per cent of all alcohol consumed in Kenya, according to industry data. Consumer advocates describe the situation as a "full-blown public health catastrophe."
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Multi-agency teams including NACADA, KRA, KEBS and the National Police Service arrested three suspects and recovered 315 assorted counterfeit alcoholic beverages during a crackdown in Jericho, Makadara Sub-County. Some confiscated products bore Tanzanian excise duty stamps, raising concerns over cross-border counterfeiting.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →