The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has warned that Kenyans may be consuming contaminated water that is being distributed by 157 companies that are operating illegally.
Revelations by KEBS Managing Director Mr Charles Ongwae stated that the 157 water bottling companies are operating in unhygienic sites and lack the bureau certification.
Some of the companies are also accused of taping suspect water and misleading users with fake labeling.
.“There are people who love shortcuts. Today we are announcing 157 water bottling firms that are operating illegally without valid product certification marks and have failed to meet required standards,” said Ongwae.
A recent study had exposed one giant water bottling company after it was discovered that their water had tiny plastic particles.