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Revised Standards Levy risks stifling MSMEs growth
Participants drawn from the North Rift Economic Bloc region, during the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Pubic Participation and Stakeholders’ Engagement, and Validation of MSME Policy and Micro and Small Enterprises Act 2025, held at Cicada Hotel in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County on April 22, 2025.
The manufacturing sector in Kenya is a vital part of the economy, providing employment to millions and fueling growth. However, a recent amendment, the Standards Levy Order 2025 (Legal Notice No. 89 of 2025), which took effect on May 16, 2025, risks undermining this foundation.
Although the changes aim to finance the Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) for improved quality oversight, their implementation disproportionately disadvantages Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), effectively favouring large manufacturing corporations.
