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Why manufacturers are clashing with State standards levy

By The Standard December 13, 2025

Source: The Standard

Why manufacturers are clashing with State standards levy

The government has defended a substantial increase in a mandatory quality standards levy, standing firm against a furious backlash from manufacturers.They say the move threatens competitiveness and ignores pleas to ease a punishing business environment.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

They say the move threatens competitiveness and ignores pleas to ease a punishing business environment.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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