KEBS Stories

Businessman petitions court to abolish eight-year limit on car imports
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 16, 2024

He also asserts that the regulation is inconsistently applied and ineffective in achieving its stated objectives of environmental protection and road...

KEBS denies claims of contaminated rice in Kenyan market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

In a statement issued on Wednesday, KEBS clarified that a consignment of 452 bags of rice imported by Anytime Limited had been seized and tested, reve...

Kenyan market flooded with contaminated rice - KEBS
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

According to KEBS documents, the rice, imported from Pakistan between September and October, failed safety tests as it exceeded the permissible aflato...

Kenyans may be using poisonous edible oil- KEBS
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2024

“The oil was unfit for human consumption,” Ngari said while responding to a query from Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute.

KEBS warns against substandard vehicle chevrons, warning triangles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2024

KEBS warned that it would pursue other administrative and judicial actions as deemed necessary.

Kenya's economy grows 5.6 per cent on agriculture, forestry
Barack Oduor  |  May 20, 2024

KEBS said the 2023 growth was primarily driven by a 19 per cent expansion in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Keroche Breweries among 25 alcohol manufacturers facing license revocation
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 05, 2024

Kindiki, in a statement released on Friday, said that only three out of the 29 manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol have been per...

Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 29, 2024

 One significant development is the directive for the immediate release of goods held at the Port of Mombasa upon confirmation of meeting the required...

KEBS cautions farmers on substandard fertilizer in the market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2024

In a notice on Thursday, KEBS cautioned buyers of the fertilizer stressing that government-approved subsidised fertilizers meet all safety and quality...

KEBS recalls SBL Innovate's 'organic fertiliser' after exposé
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 12, 2024

This comes after an expose by Africa Uncensored shed light on a scheme by corrupt individuals to sell earth-scooped sand as affordable fertiliser for...

KPA, KEBS, KRA forge alliance for enhanced trade efficiency
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2024

The collaboration signals a proactive approach to addressing challenges and seizing opportunities in the dynamic landscape of international trade and...

Over 1,000 tonnes of contaminated sugar seized in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 18, 2024

The sugar consignment contained 27,520 bags imported from Mauritius.

Kebs warns traders against impostors raiding supermarkets, shops
Mercy Asamba  |  Jan 15, 2024

The culprits are said to be engaging in extortion activities with unsuspecting traders across the country.

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