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July 12, 2026
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How pre-import vehicle inspection reforms birthed monopoly, unending court battles

How pre-import vehicle inspection reforms birthed monopoly, unending court battles

For the past decade, QISJ has operated as Kenya’s sole contracted provider for the inspection of imported used motor vehicles, mobile equipment, and used spare parts...

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New reforms in Kenya's pre-import vehicle inspection system have led to accusations of a monopoly and sparked ongoing legal challenges.

  • Japanese-based Quality Inspection Services Japan (QISJ) was one of nine firms accredited by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) to provide Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) services.
  • The article details how the appointment of these firms has allegedly created a monopoly within the inspection industry.
  • Unending court battles are reportedly stemming from these new inspection reforms.

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