Rollout of producer responsibility rule sparks fears of price hikes for consumers

A worker at Naivas Supermarket Imaara mall arranging fruits on display. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]

Kenyans may soon pay significantly higher prices for consumer goods as the country moves to enforce new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, industry players have warned.

Replacing a cracked phone screen protector or a worn-out phone cover could cost three times more if the regulations are strictly implemented. This follows a recent court order that cleared the way for their enforcement.