[Source: People Daily, by People Team]
Traders can now resume importation of used textiles and shoes, commonly known as Mitumba, but under stringent measures and protocols.
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in collaboration with Ministry of Trade has developed protocols that now require importers and dealers of used textiles to ensure their consignment is subjected to physical examination and certification to avoid the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).
Bernard Njiraini, Kebs Managing Director, said the guidelines provide a framework for enforcing additional safety measures such as cleaning and…
