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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJuly 29, 2026
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KEBS opens Sh100m testing facility in Meru to strengthen fight against substandard goods
Farmers and manufacturers in Mt Kenya region is expected to benefit from faster product testing and certification following the operationalisation of a Sh100 million KEBS laboratory..
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has launched a new Sh100 million testing facility in Meru to combat substandard goods and enhance product safety in the Mt Kenya region.
- The state-of-the-art laboratory will improve the speed and efficiency of product testing and certification for consumers, farmers, and manufacturers.
- Key organizations involved are KEBS, with contributions from Director of Quality Assurance and Inspection Dr Geoffrey Muriira and Mt Kenya Region Manager Jacqueline Kangiri.
- A notable feature is the installation of an aflatoxin testing facility, crucial for monitoring maize contamination, which can now provide results within hours.
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