State seeks continent-wide accreditation for Kebs to boost trade flow

Salim Mvurya

Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said that a continent-wide accreditation of Kebs would enhance the acceptability of Kenyan goods on the continent.

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The government is seeking Africa-wide accreditation for the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) to boost efficiency in quality approvals as the continent moves towards a seamless market regime.

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said on Wednesday that a continent-wide accreditation of Kebs would enhance the acceptability of Kenyan goods on the continent under the 48-member African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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