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KEBS moves to curb noise pollution with new standards
By Citizen Reporter,
1231, March 2, 2021 (EAT)
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved 10 new standards among others, outlining permissible limits for noise emitted from stationary object...
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KEBS to improve safety of Petroleum, LPG products with new standards
By Citizen Reporter,
1030, February 20, 2021 (EAT)
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved 10 new standards outlining safe use, storage, transportation and disposal of Petroleum and Liquefied...
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KEBS approves new system for testing lactose in milk
By Citizen Reporter,
1130, February 11, 2021 (EAT)
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has approved new analytical test methods for measuring levels of lactose in milk and milk products being sold in ...
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KEBS to end motor vehicles inspection monopoly
By Sam Ogina,
1245, January 19, 2021 (EAT)
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has finally put an end to the monopoly in the controversial pre-export inspection of motor vehicles. KEBS in i...
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Only RHD cars registered January 1, 2014 or later to be allowed: KEBS
By Citizen Reporter,
1236, December 28, 2020 (EAT)
Only RHD cars (right-hand drive) whose year of first registration is from January 1, 2014 and later shall be allowed into Kenya effective January 1, 2...
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KEBS warns supermarkets illegally repackaging sugar, rice and cooking fat
By Citizen Reporter,
1148, October 28, 2020 (EAT)
Traders involved in the sale of repackaged food products without a Standardization Mark Permit risk seizure of their stock and prosecution in a court ...
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National Youth Council unveils Fursa vs Virus challenge winners
By Benjamin Muriuki,
1307, August 20, 2020 (EAT)
Four groups of youth emerged winners of the Fursa vs Virus challenge; a competition by the National Youth Council (NYC) seeking to empower youth to de...
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Mitumba traders finally get green light as gov’t issues new importation protocols
By Kepha Muiruri,
1819, August 16, 2020 (EAT)
The government has cleared the mitumba import blockade through the publishing of new protocols allowing traders to make new orders for the used textil...
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KRA Commissioner General Githii Mburu’s term extended to June 2024
By Kepha Muiruri,
1700, August 13, 2020 (EAT)
KRA Commissioner General James Githii Mburu is expected to remain at the helm of the tax man through to June 2024 following an ammendment of tenure. ...
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Waiguru withdraws 7-member team proposed for peace talks with Kirinyaga MCAs
By Johnson Muriithi,
1430, July 4, 2020 (EAT)
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has withdrawn a seven-member team that had been proposed by the County Government to oversee a peace and reconciliatio...
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Waiguru peace talks with Kirinyaga MCAs: Ex-KRA boss Njiraini among 7 proposed to mediate
By Johnson Muriithi,
1716, July 3, 2020 (EAT)
A seven-member team has been proposed to oversee a peace and reconciliation process between Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and members of the county ...
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EACC detectives pounce on KEBS MD Bernard Njiraini
By Tonny Ndungu,
1144, July 2, 2020 (EAT)
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday arrested Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Benard Njiraini. ...
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Fighting fakes: Mobile phones the most counterfeited goods in Kenya
By Dorcas Wangira,
1551, June 1, 2020 (EAT)
Kenya loses an estimated Ksh. 30billion every year in tax evasion, unlicensed goods and counterfeit, according to various studies. The country is t...
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NJIRAINI: Adherence to standards key to combating COVID-19
By Guest Writer,
1319, April 14, 2020 (EAT)
A week ago, Susan Kageha and her daughter were caught on camera wearing improvised masks made from plastic bottles as they crossed the Indian Ocean, a...
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Two notorious gangsters arrested in Nyandarua
By Benjamin Muriuki,
1526, February 10, 2020 (EAT)
Police have arrested two suspected gangsters believed to have been involved in a series of criminal activities within Nyahururu and Nyandarua West Sub...
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Uhuru extends Muthaura’s term at KRA for another 3 years
By Kepha Muiruri,
1220, October 5, 2019 (EAT)
President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended the stay of Amb.Francis Muthaura as the Chairman to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) board for a period of thre...
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Bernard Njiraini appointed new KEBS Managing Director
By Kepha Muiruri,
1731, August 30, 2019 (EAT)
Trade Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya on Friday appointed Lt.Col (Rtd) Bernard Njiraini as the new Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director. ...
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Tension at KRA as 90 officers grilled over tax evasion
By Francis Gachuri,
2131, August 27, 2019 (EAT)
Panic has gripped staff members at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), with yet another wave of arrests and prosecution looming. In the last two wee...
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Ex-KRA boss John Njiraini withdraws candidature for NLC Chairmanship
By Benjamin Muriuki,
2128, August 7, 2019 (EAT)
Former Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner-General John Njiraini has withdrawn his candidature for the National Land Commission (NLC) chairperson pos...
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Ex-KRA boss Njiraini, Murugi shortlisted to head National Land Commission
By Dennis Musau,
1220, July 23, 2019 (EAT)
Former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General John Njiraini is among the 11 candidates shortlisted for the chairperson of the National Lan...
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