The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has distanced itself from allegations of working alongside a private company to extort businesses across the country.
In a notice dated Tuesday, July 1, the agency accused a private rights enforcement firm of reportedly engaging in unlawful activities under the pretext of implementing the Consumer Protection Act. According to KEBS, it had received numerous complaints from the business community across the country, revealing an organised and widespread pattern of fraudulent conduct.
KEBS, in its notice, revealed that on June 16 this year, individuals masquerading as its officers carried out illegal inspections and raids on retail shops in Longisa, Merigi, and Kembu business centres in Bomet County.
A picture of KEBS MD Esther Ngari addressing the SRC Conference on wage bill reduction.
