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Miraa Drivers Captured By Al Shabaab, Freed Later Unconditionally
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Kenya Moves to Change Miraa Production After UK Row
Miraa traders at Kiengu miraa market in Igembe Central, Meru County on September 6, 2016.
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The miraa sector will undergo a raft of changes as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KeBS) seeks to develop a code of practice for the industry.
The stimulant, which earns Kenyan farmers nearly Ksh10 Billion a year, was banned by the UK in 2014, creating tension between the two partners.
London banned Khat with anyone found in possession of the stimulant being slapped with a Ksh9,000 fine while suppliers risk a 14-year jail term.
A majority of the European Union and G8 countries, the US and Canada also banned the use of miraa after reclassifying it as a controlled drug.
Kebs develops fresh trade rules for miraa sector to boost market
Tuesday April 06 2021
By GITONGA MARETE
Summary
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) is developing a code of practice for the miraa sector, in what stakeholders say offers a ray of hope for the stimulant that is banned in some countries.
The standards, according to industry players, will go a long way in seeking markets for the crop.
The Kebs says the Kenya Code of Practice for the Miraa (Khat) Industry has been developed by the national workshop on miraa under the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) is developing a code of practice for the miraa sector, in what stakeholders say offers a ray of hope for the stimulant that is banned in some countries.
Kenya: Kebs Bans Importation of Motor Vehicles Registered in 2013 Effective December 31
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Imported cars (PHOTO: FILE)
NAIROBI, KENYA: The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has stepped up surveillance to bar car dealers from importing used cars above eight year limit.
In a memo to importers, returning residents, diplomatic staff, and the general public, Kebs said only right-hand drive (RHD) motor vehicles whose year of first registration of from January 1 2014 and later shall be allowed into the country effective January 1, 2021.
It warns that any vehicle registered in 2013 arriving after December 31 will be deemed not to comply with regulations and shall be rejected at the importers expense.
“Vehicles exported to Kenya shall be expected to comply with KS1515:2000-Kenya Code of Practice for inspection of road vehicles while vehicles from countries where Kebs has an inspection agency shall be accompanied with a certificate of roadworthiness issued by the appointed agencies,” read a memo signed by Kebs MD.
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