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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 15, 2026
23h ago
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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