GS1 Kenya

31/10/2026

30/10/2026

🛒 BEFORE YOU APPROACH A RETAILER, CHECK THIS!

Your product may be excellent, but is it ready for the shelf?

Here’s your retail-readiness checklist:

☑️ Does your product have the appropriate GS1 identification number (GTIN)?
☑️ Is your barcode correctly generated and printed?
☑️ Can the barcode be scanned reliably?
☑️ Is your product information accurate and complete?
☑️ Have you checked the retailer’s specific onboarding requirements?

A barcode is more than lines on a package. It supports product identification and can help businesses meet supply chain and retail requirements.

Remember: requirements vary by retailer, and having a GTIN alone does not guarantee acceptance.

🚀 Ready to take the next step? Contact GS1 Kenya to learn about product identification and barcode solutions.

29/10/2026

🚢 TRACEABILITY GOES BEYOND THE PORT!

A shipment arriving at the port is only one part of the supply chain story.

What happens next? Containers move to warehouses, goods are transported across borders, and products continue their journey to distributors, retailers and eventually consumers.

Without reliable identification and information sharing, visibility can become a challenge at every handover.

GS1 Standards can support supply chain visibility through standardised identification of products, logistics units and locations, alongside the sharing of relevant event data.

From port to warehouse, truck to retailer, every handover matters.

🌍 Better visibility. Stronger coordination. Greater trust.

28/10/2026

For decades, traditional 1D barcodes have helped businesses identify products at checkout. Now, GS1 2D barcodes are opening up new possibilities.

From QR Codes powered by GS1 to GS1 DataMatrix, 2D barcodes can connect product identification with additional information, depending on the data encoded and the systems used.

What does this mean for businesses?

✅ Better access to product information.
✅ Support for expiry-date and batch-level use cases.
✅ Opportunities for consumer engagement.
✅ Greater supply chain visibility.

As the industry moves towards Sunrise 2027, businesses should start exploring what 2D barcodes could mean for their operations.

The question is no longer just about scanning a product. It’s about what that scan can unlock.

👉 Talk to GS1 Kenya about your 2D barcode readiness.

27/10/2026

🚀 YOUR BUSINESS DESERVES TO GROW BEYOND THE SHELF!

Want to get your products into more retail outlets and online marketplaces?

Start with the right product identification.

GS1 Standards help businesses identify their products using unique GS1 identification numbers, such as the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), which is encoded in a barcode.

A GS1 GTIN can support product identification and help meet the product-data requirements of retailers and marketplaces, depending on their individual policies.

✅ Give your products a recognised identity.
✅ Support accurate product listings.
✅ Prepare for retail and e-commerce opportunities.
✅ Build a foundation for business growth.

Your next market could be closer than you think!

👉 Contact GS1 Kenya to learn more about product identification and barcodes.

26/10/2026

Imagine a customer asks, “Where did this product come from?”
Can your business trace its journey from source to shelf?
✅ Know your product’s origin.
✅ Track its movement through the supply chain.
✅ Access reliable product information.
✅ Respond faster when issues arise.
Traceability is more than knowing where a product is. It’s about having the information to make informed decisions and build trust.
GS1 Standards help businesses identify, capture and share information across supply chains.
💬 Your turn: How traceable are your products?

25/10/2026

🌱 FROM FARM TO FORK — EVERY STEP TELLS A STORY.

Before your favourite product reaches you, it may travel through several stages: production, processing, packaging, transportation, storage and retail.

But how much do we know about that journey?

Traceability helps businesses access and share relevant information about products as they move through the supply chain. This can support transparency, product quality management and more informed decisions.

When supply chains have better visibility, businesses are better positioned to understand where products come from and where they are going.

This Sunday, think beyond the shelf. Think about the journey.

24/10/2026

🏗️ MYTH vs. FACT: How Much Do You Know About Construction Traceability?

Did you know that GS1 Standards can support the construction industry beyond retail barcodes?

From identifying building materials to improving supply chain visibility, standardised product identification and information sharing can help contractors, manufacturers and suppliers make more informed decisions.

🔎 Swipe through to separate construction myths from facts and discover how GS1 Standards can contribute to greater transparency and accountability in the construction supply chain.

Build with confidence. Identify with clarity. Trace with trust.

23/10/2026

🏗️ Before You Build, What Goes Into Your Building Matters!

A strong building starts with more than a good design. Quality materials, reliable suppliers and proper verification are essential to ensuring quality construction and avoiding costly mistakes.

Recently GS1 Kenya The Tracker media spoke to Mr. Basil Nyaoke Odhiambo, CEO of Built Ups Studio Limited, on construction challenges, material verification and how traceability can build trust across Kenya’s construction supply chain. Basil explains what good building is and how better product identification and GS1 Standards can support a more transparent construction industry.

🔎 Discover how better product identification and GS1 Standards can help promote transparency and accountability in the construction industry.

👉 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4iiLqSx

22/10/2026

Traceability is not just about the products on supermarket shelves. It plays an important role in the sectors that keep our economy moving.

🏥 Healthcare: Supports accurate identification of medicines and medical products.

GS1 Standards help businesses identify, capture and share information to support visibility and efficiency across supply chains.

Traceability si ya maduka pekee — ni muhimu katika kila hatua ya mnyororo wa ugavi!