World Quality Week 2026 | Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) What do reliable medical test results, accurate industrial measurements and products that meet market requirements have in common? Behind each is a commitment to quality that builds confidence and drives better performance. As the world marks World Quality Week 2026, under the
From soil fertility and crop health to livestock disease management, reliable laboratory results are essential to Kenya's agricultural development. Discover how KENAS and KALRO are exploring expanded accreditation to strengthen laboratory competence and confidence in agricultural research. What connects a farmer seeking to improve soil fertility, a livestock
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,
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,
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 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) recently engaged the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) to explore opportunities for collaboration in conformity assessment activities that support innovation, industrialization, and enterprise development. The discussions focused on how conformity assessment can support innovators and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) beyond traditional testing
The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), in collaboration with the State Department for Industry, convened a Virtual Stakeholder Validation Forum on the proposed Kenya Accreditation Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Accreditation (General) Regulations, 2026, and the Accreditation (Fees) Regulations, 2026. The forum brought together representatives from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), government