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November 4, 2025
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Brace for price increases as Kebs slaps companies with new levy

Brace for price increases as Kebs slaps companies with new levy

Local manufacturers have been slapped with a new levy, which is expected to result in a rise in the cost of essential goods, further straining many households...

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Local manufacturers in Kenya are facing a new levy imposed by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs), a move expected to increase the prices of essential goods. This additional cost will likely further strain households already dealing with reduced or stagnated incomes.

  • The new levy is expected to cause a rise in the cost of essential goods.
  • The regulatory body imposing the levy is the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs).
  • The increased costs will impact households already facing reduced or stagnated incomes.

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