Also known as: KEBS · Kens
Kenya's regulatory body for standards and quality assurance, currently defending domestic alcohol brands suspended by Rwanda and operating a testing laboratory in Meru.
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Citizen Digital
… Also named in the case are the Attorney General, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the National Standards Council. …
Petitioner wants court to suspend fuel price hikes, terms it unconstitutionalThe Standard
… filed a constitutional petition before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at the Milimani Law Courts, naming seven respondents, including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the National Treasury, the Attorney General and the Kenya Bureau of Standards …
Activist files petition to block fuel price hike, seeks conservatory ordersThe Standard
… A single product, such as peanut butter or milk, falls under the overlapping mandates of the Kenya Bureau of Standards, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and others.This fragmentation creates a "regulatory vacuum" in which accountability is amorphous at best. …
Kenya must speed up reforms to improve food safetyCapital News
… The committee, chaired by Benard Shinali, sought answers on the whereabouts of 27,839 metric tonnes of sugar that tests by the Kenya Bureau of Standards found to meet standards for raw sugar intended for further refining and not for direct consumption. …
MPs Probe Missing 27,000 Tonnes of Imported Sugar Declared Unfit for ConsumptionCitizen Digital
… The board said the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary constituted a multi-agency team in March 2026 involving the Kenya Sugar Board, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Bureau of Standards, the State Department of Industry and the National Police Service to set conditions for release …
Kenya Sugar Board denies claims harmful sugar worth Ksh1.5B was released into local marketThe Standard
… The Kenya Bureau of Standards is working to ensure indigenous products meet these thresholds. …
Why indigenous knowledge is the next frontier of Kenya's economic developmentCapital News
… Technical teams, in consultation with the Kenya Bureau of Standards and the National Standards Council, conducted a comprehensive assessment before approving the measure. …
Govt Temporarily Relaxes Fuel Standards Amid Global Supply DisruptionsThe Standard
… According to the CS, the request underwent a comprehensive technical review in consultation with the Kenya Bureau of Standards and the National Standards Council before approval was granted. …
Govt relaxes fuel standards to avert shortages amid global supply strainThe Standard
… Establishing a pool government service fee of say Sh3000 per container to support the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), KEPHIS, Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), KNRA, and all other agencies, for example, could be considered,” …
Port users decry increased levies by state agenciesThe Standard
… The Kenya Bureau of Standards, the Kenya Revenue Authority, and every agency with a hand in border control and food safety must answer for how Sh1.5 billion worth of industrial sugar slipped through. …
Industrial sugar scandal an indictment on regulatory authoritiesConsumer Federation of Kenya has sued the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, KEBS, and the Attorney General for failing to prevent adulteration and mislabeling of rice sold as authentic Kenya pishori. Manufacturers report that traders are blending domestic pishori with imported rice and selling it under Kenyan brands, damaging the local rice industry.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Consumer Federation of Kenya has sued the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, KEBS, and the Attorney General for failing to prevent adulteration and mislabeling of rice sold as authentic Kenya pishori. Manufacturers report that traders are blending domestic pishori with imported rice and selling it under Kenyan brands, damaging the local rice industry.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has declined to strike out a case by Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango challenging the government's decision to allow duty-free rice imports, with Justice Edward Muriithi ruling that the case raises weighty questions about whether the policy balances food security interests against farmers' property rights and market profitability.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has responded to Rwanda's temporary suspension of five Kenyan alcoholic beverages, stating the products have passed all required quality and safety tests and comply with Kenyan and East African standards.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards says five Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands—Kenya King Gin, Safari Gin, Avalon, Sweet Berry Potable Spirits, and Gilbey's Gin—temporarily suspended by Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority on August 5 comply with Kenyan and East African standards, having undergone rigorous testing and conformity assessments.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
As cooking oil prices rise—averaging more than KSh358 a litre, a 3.3 per cent increase year-on-year from June 2025 to June 2026—micro vendors and households are reusing cooking oil to stretch their budgets, raising health concerns.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has launched a drive to double bixa production by expanding growers and utilising Kenya Bixa Limited's 3,000-tonne annual processing capacity, which currently operates at less than half capacity. The initiative aims to create farming and processing jobs while raising rural incomes in Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited is reopening after nine years of closure and will pay Sh66 million in outstanding arrears to cane farmers, with a multi-agency committee formed to verify qualified suppliers and oversee resettlement of 15,000 squatters occupying the factory's land.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Researchers from Rongo University have urged local farmers to embrace drought-tolerant sorghum to strengthen household food security and reduce diet-related diseases, showcasing climate-smart agricultural innovations including improved sorghum varieties and value-added products at the Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya Show.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced the formation of a stakeholder revival committee, to be led by the Kenya Sugar Board, to revamp the troubled Kwale International Sugar Company Limited after years of operational challenges.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Bureau of Standards has opened a Sh100 million laboratory in Meru to conduct quality testing and certification closer to producers and markets in the Mt Kenya region, aiming to reduce transport costs and turnaround times while curbing substandard and illicit goods.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2012 legal requirement for maize flour fortification with essential micronutrients is important but may not be adequately enforced, leaving millions of Kenyan households unaware that the flour they consume is supposed to be fortified.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A study by the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network, University of Nairobi, and SGS Kenya Laboratories found detectable pesticide residues in most vegetable samples from Nairobi and Nakuru markets, particularly in kale and spinach. The Ministry of Health plans to strengthen surveillance and testing of fresh produce across the country, while noting that the presence of detectable residues does not pose immediate health danger, though long-term cumulative exposure is a concern.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Kerugoya issued conservatory orders suspending implementation of a contested gazette notice on rice importation, obtained by rice farmers in Kirinyaga County through Senator Kamau Murango's application. The court maintained the status quo before the impugned gazette notice No. 10061 of July 6, 2026 for seven days, with a hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority has received ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, certifications recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Quality Inspection Services Japan was appointed in March as one of nine firms accredited by the Kenya Bureau of Standards to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity services for goods entering Kenya, but the reform has allegedly birthed monopoly practices and ongoing court battles within the inspection industry.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Interior Principal Secretary says the government is seeking to amend the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 to address emerging cyber threats driven by artificial intelligence, citing gaps in the existing legal framework. Kenya lost KSh29 billion to cyber attacks in 2024, nearly double the KSh15 billion in 2023, according to government data.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government is stepping up efforts to strengthen cybersecurity systems and establish responsible AI governance, warning that evolving digital technologies are creating new threats to national security, public trust, and the digital economy. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security noted that digital transformation has improved public service delivery but also widened exposure to cyberattacks.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya's cybersecurity systems and developing robust governance frameworks for artificial intelligence, citing growing cyber threats as the country's digital economy continues to expand. The Interior PS said Kenya's rapid digital transformation has boosted economic growth and improved public service delivery, but has also heightened exposure to cyber risks.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity systems and developing governance frameworks for emerging technologies including AI to protect the digital economy. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security noted that while digital transformation has expanded public service access—with eCitizen hosting over 24,000 government services and serving 15 million users—it has also widened Kenya's cyber risk landscape.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has urged Kenya's regulatory agencies to spearhead efforts to rebuild public confidence in governance ahead of the inaugural Global Trust Summit scheduled for October. Mudavadi said strong, credible institutions are the foundation of public trust and national development, and urged regulators to identify measurable reforms that will improve service delivery and strengthen public confidence.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TotalEnergies Kenya unveiled 161 new Euro 4/5 compliant heavy commercial vehicles to replace older units nationwide, aiming to reduce transport-related carbon dioxide emissions by 3,700 tonnes annually while improving fuel efficiency from 5.8 to 3.5 litres per kilometre.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's government should shift from controlling expenditure to measuring the value and productivity of public institutions—ensuring service excellence and fiscal sustainability through institutionalized productivity measurement rather than compliance-focused spending controls.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress requires citizens to abandon tribalism, corruption and bribery, and embrace habits of honesty and fairness taught across families, schools and religious institutions.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the importation of raw sugar at Kibos Sugar Company in Kisumu, which is deemed unfit for direct human consumption. The committee is tracing the movement of the consignment from the Port of Mombasa to verify that legal, health and safety procedures were followed.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has urged businesses to verify the credentials of individuals claiming to be KEBS officials, as imposters are exploiting the bureau's mandate to extort manufacturers. Manufacturers can verify staff by requesting official ID and staff numbers, then texting the staff number with a hash sign to 20023 to confirm identity.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Mombasa has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority to pay Sh3 million to manager Collins Bosire, whom Justice Kibera Ocharo found was unfairly terminated for auctioning a Volkswagen Passat in 2007 without a Kenya Bureau of Standards certificate.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has undertaken diplomatic visits across Tanzania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Belgium and Finland to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation, with officials saying the engagements aim to lower the cost of doing business, support job creation and improve economic opportunities. The long-term impact depends on implementation of agreements reached, and the trips remain subject to public and policy debate regarding their cost versus potential economic gains.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Between January 2024 and May 2026, security agencies confiscated 493,073 litres of illicit alcohol in Kenya's Rift Valley region, the highest volume in the country, according to data presented to Parliament by the Deputy Inspector General of Police. Arrests related to illicit alcohol offences in the region fell from 16,040 in 2024 to 532 in the first five months of 2026, which police attributed to progress in efforts to curb the trade.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya recorded the world's highest usage rate of AI tools in 2025, with 42.1% of internet users aged 16 and above reporting active use of AI-powered technologies, yet faces challenges balancing AI empowerment with surveillance and manipulation risks, according to reports cited in this opinion piece.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →