Kenya Bureau of Standards Stories

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...

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.

KEBS flags private firm after impersonation claims during inspections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2024

The bureau's warning is against the Multi-Works and Rights Enforcements Co. Ltd, which it says has been reported for fraudulent activities.

Fake fertiliser scandal: Senators to grill CSs Linturi, Miano and KEBS officials
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 30, 2024

The lawmakers want to establish how the substandard fertiliser passed quality tests and ended up on the market.

State tightens import regulations for second-hand electric vehicles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2024

All imported second-hand electric motor vehicles must have a minimum battery life of 80 per cent to be eligible for importation into the country.

Outrage in Eastleigh after police raid shops, seize products
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 13, 2024

Following the operation, which reportedly takes place every Tuesday, shop owners alleged heavy-handedness and unfair targeting.

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.

Imported cooking oil safe for consumption - Kebs
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 06, 2023

Kebs in a statement on Wednesday, said they had sampled, re-inspected and tested the edible oils imported by KNTC.

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