Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to test impounded fertiliser

Sacco officials from Eldoret listen to proceedings during a sensitisation workshop on road safety in Eldoret yesterday. The project was organised by KEBS and the Trade Mark East Africa. Kebs MD Mr Charles Ongwae called on the Matatu owners to fit certified speed limiters to reduce cases of road carnages. [PHOTO: ELIUD KIPSANG/ STANDARD]

Uasin Gishu: The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) will conduct laboratory tests on over 7,000 tonnes of fertiliser imported from China that was impounded at the port of Mombasa.

KEBS Managing Director Charles Ongwae said in Eldoret that they had impounded the fertiliser after suspicion the commodity is substandard and is likely to have detrimental effects if used by farmers.