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KENAS Advances Biobanking Accreditation to Strengthen Africa's Health Research Systems

Building confidence in biological materials through internationally recognised accreditation standards. As Africa strengthens its capacity for disease surveillance, biomedical research and public health preparedness, the quality and reliability of biological materials used in scientific investigations have become increasingly important. Biobanks play a critical role in this ecosystem by collecting, processing,

KENAS Strengthens Quality Assurance Capacity in Kenya's Petroleum Sector

Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has strengthened quality assurance capacity in Kenya's petroleum sector through a three-day Internal Quality Audit Refresher Course for staff of Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC), held from 28 to 30 October 2026. The training equipped participants with practical skills in evaluating laboratory processes,

KMFRI Achieves Testing and Calibration Accreditation, Strengthening Confidence in Kenya's Blue Economy

KENAS recognises the Institute's achievement under ISO/IEC 17025:2017, supporting reliable scientific results, marine research and sustainable development. The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has achieved a significant milestone in scientific excellence following its initial accreditation by the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) as both a

KENAS Advances Accreditation Capacity to Support Intra-African Trade

KENAS contributes technical expertise to the ARSO Conformity Assessment Programme, strengthening confidence in certification and supporting Africa's trade integration. The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has contributed to continental capacity-building efforts through its participation in the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Conformity Assessment Programme (ACAP) Training of Trainers, aimed

Beyond the Certificate: Why Re-Accreditation Matters for Quality Healthcare

The Karen Hospital Laboratory's continued accreditation demonstrates why quality in medical testing must be sustained, not simply achieved. In healthcare, every laboratory result matters. Behind each sample is a patient awaiting information that may influence a diagnosis, treatment decision or ongoing medical care. The reliability of that information

KENAS Participates in Global ACI General Assembly, Advancing International Recognition and Trade Confidence

Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) participated in the 2026 General Assembly of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI), reinforcing Kenya's commitment to international accreditation cooperation and the recognition of accredited conformity assessment results across global markets. KENAS was represented by Ms. Felista Nyakoe, Acting Director, Accreditation, and Ms.

KENAS and JKUAT Partner to Strengthen Laboratory Competence Through ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Training

Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), in partnership with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), has launched a five-day ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Implementation and Internal Audit Training for staff from Biotrace Laboratories Limited. The training, taking place from 13th to 17th July 2026 at JKUAT's Innovation and

How the ePing SPS & TBT Platform is Enhancing Transparency for International Trade

Every day, governments around the world introduce new regulations to protect human, animal and plant health, safeguard consumers, and protect the environment. While these measures serve legitimate public policy objectives, they can also affect international trade if exporters are unaware of changing requirements. Timely access to regulatory information is therefore

Building Responsible Citizens: KENAS Promotes National Values Through School CSR Outreach

Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) outreach programme aimed at promoting the National Values and Principles of Governance among learners in Kakamega and Bungoma counties. Conducted from 29th June to 1st July 2026, the initiative brought together learners, teachers, and

KENAS Accredits IOM Kenya's Migration Health Assessment Centre Nairobi Laboratory

Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has accredited the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Kenya's Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) Nairobi Laboratory to ISO 15189:2022 – Medical Laboratories – Requirements for Quality and Competence. The accreditation covers the laboratory's scope in Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology (Mycobacteriology), and Immunology (Serology), demonstrating

Building Confidence in Water Quality Through Accreditation

As Africa marked Public Service Day 2026 under the theme "Enhancing Public Sector Institutions and Empowering Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Achieve Universal Water Availability and Safe Sanitation by 2063," attention was drawn to one of the continent's most pressing development priorities—ensuring access to safe water and

Re-engineering Institutional Performance to Guarantee National Productivity

KENAS Chairman and the CEO recently participated in the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026 held at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kabete. The conference brought together leaders from the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to deliberate on productivity as a key driver of fiscal sustainability and efficient service delivery.