Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has officially gazetted 70 new trade inspectors.
The announcement was made in a Gazette Notice dated May 16, 2025, and is in line with Section 13 (1) of the Standards Act.
These inspectors will work under key regulatory bodies such as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), with the main role of ensuring that imported and exported goods comply with Kenya’s trade, safety and health standards.
At KEBS, inspectors are expected to carry out checks on imported goods to ensure they meet the country’s quality requirements.
Their responsibilities include conducting pre-shipment and on-arrival inspections, collecting samples for lab testing, and verifying that goods align with existing Kenya Standards.
At KEPHIS, the inspectors will be responsible for ensuring that plants and plant products entering or leaving the country meet international phytosanitary regulations. This includes inspecting sea containers to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Private entities such as SGS Kenya and Bureau Veritas, which offer services in visual inspection, quality control, sampling and quantity verification, also contribute to the inspection process, working alongside government agencies to uphold Kenya’s trade standards.
Some of the gazetted inspectors include Mohamed Ali, Celestine Achieng, Clement Leniyon Mpakany, Martin Muriuki Ndege, Ombiro Beline Atieno, Timothy Kariuki Muchiri, Lawi Kiprono, Hilder Mghoi Eghwa, Judy Mumbi Gathuru, Timothy Kaume Muthinja, and Fatuma Yahya Mohamed.
Others named are Kipketer Killy, Lydia Wangui Mwangi, Dominic Mutua Mwangi, Caroline Wambui Mbatia, Simon Mukiria, Peter Ponda Hinzano, Paul Njenga, Onguso Geoffrey, Emmanuel Lobulu Rakua, Oliver Pola, Abdirahman Noor Ahmed, and Jared Mboya Ogallo.
Also gazetted are Brison Omwenga Moseti, Boniface Omboki Cope, Hamisi Charo Msego, Judith Katumbi Ndeme, Leah Muchahi Gakinya, Mbeche Silas Mogaka, Edwin Mugambi, Saadiya Ali Salim, Seth Ngeso, Selma Sanya, Sheila Cherono Rotich, Hamdi Osman Ali, Merlene Sirima Oyuga, and Mwereria Frank Mutuma.
The comprehensive list also includes Nicholas Kirui, Oyuga Otieno Victor, Alton Mutwiri Mathayiro, Justine Chesergon, Shukri Hassan Abdi, Cherono Martin Kibet, Felix Mugambi, Joshua Ndirangu Thiongo, Brenda M. Kimang’a, Thuranira Joshua Mung’athia, Mong’are Kwamboka Evelyn, Rachel Abiah, and Evans Kemboi Kibichi.
Others are Constance Ogendi, Julius Munene, Cosmas Mwenje Kimani, Barako Shanu Guyo, Norce Kemo Maruti, Vivian Jepleting Tum, Daud Abdi Idle, Francis Muriithi Mbutei, David Kasyoki, Jane Wamboi Wainaina, Zacheus I. Mwatha, Elisha Kipkemboi Kogo, Jane Wachuka Maina, Catherine B. Ondoro, Amos Mutemi Wambua, Tania Kitao, Vera Achieng Ombata, Peter Owuor, Agutu Cloy Auma, and Rumana Abdiwahid Abey.
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