Start-ups, farmers bet on Kebs upgrade for faster food testing

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) says it has cut the time needed for producers to get product certification from an average 77 days to 57 or fewer, in a move that is speeding up product launches for farmers and start-ups keen on value addition.

Opica Farm in Nyeri, which has set up the production facility to make flour from pumpkins, says it applied for Kebs permits on January 10 and is due to receive its permits this week.