Reviewed Standards Act to improve goods and services for Kenyans

From left: The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) legal counsel Brian M’mbwanga and Head of National Quality Institute Dr Cecilia Mutuku address the press at the sidelines of a public participation forum at Izaak Walton Hotel, Embu County. (Joseph Muchiri, Standard)

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) is reviewing the Standards Act and developing a National Quality Policy to enhance standardisation and quality infrastructure.

The current Standards Act Cap 496 was enacted in 1973 and is being reviewed to align with the contemporary situation.