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May 15, 2026
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Explainer: What does the ‘Made in Kenya’ label really mean?

Explainer: What does the ‘Made in Kenya’ label really mean?

A ‘Made in Kenya’ label is more than just a mark of origin...

✨ Key Highlights

The 'Made in Kenya' label signifies a legal certification that a product meets Kenya's local manufacturing standards and involves substantial transformation within the country, not necessarily that all components are locally sourced.

  • A product must undergo substantial transformation or have at least 35% of its value added in Kenya to qualify for the label.
  • The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), represented by its CEO Tobias Alando, is a key advocate for strengthening local manufacturing through this label.
  • Products bearing the 'Made in Kenya' label also require the Standardization Mark (S-Mark) from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), confirming compliance with national quality and safety standards.

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