The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) will conduct a thorough investigation into Uji Power and Okra to confirm their authenticity.
These products have become very popular in Kenya recently, with claims that they improve sexual wellness.
Uji Power is porridge Crafted from a blend of arrowroot flour, peanut flour, cassava flour, pumpkin seed flour, and a dash of secret ingredients, while Okra is a vegetable soaked in water overnight for its health and sexual benefits.
KEBS has casted a spotlight on the controversy revolving around the public safety of consumption of Okra water and uji power.
Director Market Surveillance Peter Kaigwara stated that they will start the investigation immediately based on received intelligence.
"We've received intelligence on these products, and we're commencing an investigation immediately."
Speaking at a Media-Editors Forum on Raising Awareness of the KEBS mandate in Naivasha, Geoffrey Karau, Director of Quality Assurance and Inspection, stressed the importance of collaboration among relevant agencies in addressing concerns about Uji Power and Okra.
"A standard for traditional porridge made from various cereals and fermented will be developed to support the commercialisation and hygienic handling of this product. And even a code of practice to guide the process of production and handling."
He asked the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEFIS) to examine Okra and suggested that the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (KPPB) handle matters related to Uji Power.
