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KEBS on the spot over plans to engage firm to validate vehicle importation papers

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Kenya Bureau of Standards has engaged the Quality Inspection Services Inc. Japan (QISJ) to carry out validation of import documents. [File, Standard]

The decision by Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) to issue a notice informing the public that it had engaged the Quality Inspection Services Inc. Japan (QISJ) to carry out validation of import documents to determine age of used vehicles before importation has raised eyebrows.

The notice dated July 8, 2025 has caught the attention of Kenyans, considering that the levy imposed for the contracted services will increase the cost of imported motor vehicles.

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