The public participation phase for the Proposed Standards Bill, 2025, is underway, as Nairobi hosted a stakeholder forum today. Participants from Nairobi and its surrounding counties shared their views, recommendations, and concerns regarding the new legislation.
The Standards Bill, 2025, seeks to overhaul Kenya’s current quality assurance framework by repealing the decades-old Standards Act (Cap 496). The proposed law introduces a modernized structure for standardization, metrology, and conformity assessment, ensuring that goods and services in the Kenyan market meet internationally recognized levels of safety, quality, and reliability.
The Bill is sponsored by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and gives effect to Article 46(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees consumers the right to goods and services of reasonable quality.
Speaking during the forum, KEBS MD, Esther Ngari, reaffirmed the Bill’s goal of aligning Kenya with global best practices, protecting consumers from substandard products, and enhancing the competitiveness of Kenyan exports within regional and international markets.
“The Standards Bill is a vital national instrument. It will strengthen consumer protection, promote fair trade, and ensure only quality products find their way into the Kenyan market,” she noted.
Members of the public, industry players, and professional bodies have been encouraged to submit their views and written comments by 14th November 2025, either via email or website
“Together, Kenyans have the opportunity to shape a future built on quality, safety, and trust,” remarked Ngari
