Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) continues to strengthen Kenya’s quality infrastructure by supporting regulators and key sector players in aligning with international best practices. One such partnership is with the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), as the board embarks on the development of a robust product certification scheme for the dairy
The Pre-Conference of the International Accreditation Conference (IAC2025), held during the World Accreditation Day celebrations at the Argyle Grand Hotel, brought together some of the most visionary minds in accreditation, innovation, regulation, and development. More than just a curtain raiser, this session sparked rich conversations, challenged assumptions, and reaffirmed accreditation
Theme: “Conformity Assessment – Synergistic Development with Supply Chain” As part of the global celebrations to mark World Accreditation Day 2025, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) participated in the 2nd China Certification and Accreditation Conference, held in Shanghai, China, under the theme “Conformity Assessment – Synergistic Development with Supply Chain.” The conference
“Accreditation + API access = smarter lending.” These were the compelling words of Ms. Angela Mwirigi, Head of Digital Banking at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), as she addressed participants during the Pre-Conference session of the International Accreditation Conference hosted by the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS). Speaking on the theme “Fintech-Driven Credit Scoring
The Principal Secretary, State Department for Investment Promotion, Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, CBS, joined stakeholders at the World Accreditation Day 2025 Pre-Conference hosted by the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS). The event served as a curtain-raiser for the upcoming International Accreditation Conference, set to take place in November 2025. In his
On World Accreditation Day 2025, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) brought together the core of its technical workforce—its assessors—for the annual Assessor Conclave, hosted at the Argyle Hotel, Nairobi. Framed under this year’s global theme, “Accreditation: Empowering SMEs,” the event offered a space for reflection, technical updates,
The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) recently joined forces with the Kakamega Forest Heritage Foundation (KFHF) in a transformative tree growing initiative at Ileho, Kakamega East Sub County. This noble event is part of Kenya’s broader national agenda to enhance forest cover, restore critical ecosystems, and combat the adverse effects
The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) highlights the successful accreditation of MP Shah Hospital Laboratory to the ISO 15189:2022 standard. This achievement reinforces the vital role of accreditation in improving the quality, reliability, and safety of medical laboratory services in Kenya. Understanding ISO 15189:2022 ISO 15189:2022 is the
On Saturday, May 31st, 2025, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) proudly stood in solidarity with thousands of Kenyans at the Mater Heart Run, an annual event that continues to make a life-saving difference in children’s lives across the country. The event, flagged off at the iconic Kenyatta International Convention
The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) joined the global metrology community in commemorating World Metrology Day 2025, held under the theme: “Measurements for all times, for all people.” This year’s celebration is particularly significant as it marks 150 years since the signing of the Metre Convention, the pivotal agreement that
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) was among key stakeholders participating in a high-level sensitization forum organized by the Council of Governors (CoG), aimed at empowering county governments to integrate climate-smart business practices and climate-resilient investments into local economic development. The meeting took place at the Sarova Imperial Hotel, Kisumu, under the
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) participated in the Pre-Conference Breakfast Meeting of the Kenya Water and Sanitation International Conference & Exhibition 2025, held in preparation for the main event scheduled for 23rd to 27th June 2025 at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Mombasa. The pre-conference meeting brought together sector leaders and stakeholders