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August 28, 2026
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KEBS in the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens

KEBS in the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens

The Kenya Bureau of Standards is facing pressure to account for its role in the counterfeit alcohol crisis, as illicit drinks now account for an estimated 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya...

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Kenya's Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is under scrutiny as the crisis of poisonous counterfeit alcohol deepens, with illicit drinks now reportedly making up an estimated 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in the country.

  • The illegal alcohol economy is estimated to cost Kenya Sh71 billion annually, according to the Anti-Counterfeit Authority.
  • KEBS is facing pressure to account for its role in the escalating crisis.
  • Consumer advocates have labeled the situation a "full-blown public health catastrophe."

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