The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has proposed a 0.2 percent Standard Levy on all locally manufactured goods, as outlined in the newly gazetted Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025. This move aims to strengthen KEBS's regulatory capacity and reduce its reliance on government funding.

• Manufacturers will remit 0.2 percent of their monthly turnover, net of VAT, excise duty, and discounts, via the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) by the 20th day of the succeeding month.
• Manufacturers with an annual turnover below Sh5 million are exempt, while the maximum annual levy is capped at Sh4 million for the first five years, increasing to Sh6 million thereafter.
• This levy could increase production costs for mid-sized manufacturers with annual turnovers between Sh5 million and Sh500 million, as they will pay the full 0.2 percent without reaching the cap.