Kebs seizes, destroys Sh12.5m poor quality goods in Mombasa

Kebs has destroyed counterfeit and substandard goods worth Sh12.5 million that were seized from markets and shops in Mombasa county.

They included roofing sheets, plastic water pipes, electrical sockets and plugs.

Regional manager Martin Nyakiamo said food stuff whose expiry dates had lapsed were also seized and destroyed.

Nyakiamo said the goods were confiscated after their surveillance team made impromptu visits to the shops and manufacturing outlets.

“The move was undertaken after we received complaints from customers,” he said on Friday.

The manager warned shopkeepers and industries against stocking items which do not meet standards.

He said the plastic pipes were undersized while the roofing sheets had minimal zinc coating and did not meet labeling requirements.

Nyakiamo noted labeling must be in eligible ink, not removable stickers.

“The operation will go on until when we are sure the region is free from counterfeit and substandard goods," he said.

The surveillance team is expected to visit other counties in the Coast region.

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