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January 7, 2026
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Court temporarily halts implementation of KEBS new Standards Levy

Court temporarily halts implementation of KEBS new Standards Levy

The Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP), moved to court to challenge the constitutionality and legality of Legal Notice No. 136 of 2025, which introduced a significantly increased monthly Standards Lev.....

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A Kenyan court has temporarily halted the implementation of the new Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025, following a petition challenging its legality. The injunction maintains the status quo, preventing the enforcement of significantly increased levies on manufacturers.

  • The proposed levy increase ranged from 900 per cent to 1,400 per cent.
  • The petitioner, Green Thinking Action Party (GTAP), argues the levy is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and lacks public participation.
  • The expanded definition of "manufacturers" in Legal Notice No. 136 of 2025 now includes sectors like energy generation and software development. The next hearing is scheduled for January 16, 2029.

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