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Kenya eyes EA market with new leather rules

Orthopedic Technician Leather section Paul Kibyegon Kiptanui making shoes for short leg syndrome at the orthopedic department workshop in Kenyatta National Hospital ( KNH) during an interview on artificial limbs and correction of clubfoot with prosthetics and orthotics on 6th November 2020. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has adopted nine new footwear, hides and skins standards to boost local leather products access the regional market. Kebs Managing Director Bernard Njiraini said the new standards will leverage trade in footwear and leather products produced within the East African Community (EAC) by use of comparable standards.

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