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Government institutions involved in consumer protection.

Answer Text:
Government institutions involved in consumer protection.
-Kenya Bureau of standards (KEBS) which ensures that set standards are maintained.
-Business Rent Tribunal which arbitrates on rent disputes between tenants and landlords.
-Department of Weights and measures
Functions of KEBS:
-Follow up on consumer complaints regarding standards of goods.
-Setting up standards for all goods and services to meet in Kenya.
-Publish information.
-Ensure maintenance of standards by traders.
-Take legal action against traders who sale counterfeit goods and low quality goods.
-Testing samples of goods for quality and standards.