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The banned bale: What mitumba traders need to know about KEBS inspection rules

A single prohibited item in a bale of mitumba could leave traders counting losses, after the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) intercepted a consignment of imported second-hand clothes containing…

  • Prohibited items in bales cause financial losses for mitumba traders.
  • KEBS enforces 100% inspection for imported used clothing and footwear.
  • Importers face interception risks for goods with prohibited items.

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