By Michelle Ndaga
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit and non-compliant products, supervising the destruction of waste and sewerage pipes found to be substandard in the market.
According to KEBS, the pipes, sourced from various manufacturers and distributors, posed serious health and safety risks. Faulty sewerage systems can cause bursts, leaks, and water contamination, exposing consumers to waterborne diseases and significant infrastructure damage.
By removing the defective products from circulation, KEBS said it is taking firm action to protect the public and strengthen trust in the country’s standards enforcement framework. “We are committed to ensuring only safe and quality-assured products remain in the market,” the agency stated.
The regulator urged consumers to always check for the KEBS Standardization Mark (SM) before purchase and verify authenticity by sending the code printed beneath the mark to 20023. Suspected substandard goods can also be reported via the KEBS toll-free line 1545.
Market surveillance remains a critical pillar of KEBS operations, targeting products that compromise consumer safety and undermine fair competition. The agency has pledged to scale up inspections, enforcement, and public awareness campaigns to ensure compliance across industries.
The move aligns with ongoing national efforts to protect health, safeguard the environment, and support the development of a market that is safe, reliable, and driven by quality assurance
