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July 22, 2026
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Eight in 10 honey brands in Kenya fail purity tests, CAK report finds

Eight in 10 honey brands in Kenya fail purity tests, CAK report finds

The authority's latest annual report shows that 40 out of 50 honey brands sampled from manufacturers and importers were non-compliant, with additive levels exceeding the limits allowed under Kenyan standards...

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A recent report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has found that a significant majority of honey brands sold in Kenya fail to meet purity standards.

  • 80% (40 out of 50 sampled brands) contained additives despite being labeled as "100% Pure and Natural Honey."
  • The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) conducted the tests as part of its consumer protection enforcement.
  • Companies like Bee Care and Utamu Trade Honey were specifically cited for non-compliance with Kenyan standards (KS EAS 36:2020).

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