Quality is not an act — it’s a system built on trust. In pursuit of strengthening Kenya’s testing and inspection landscape, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) held an engagement with Bureau Veritas Group Mombasa to explore collaborative pathways for advancing inspection, testing, and certification services through accreditation. As a
At the African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC) General Assembly held in Entebbe, Uganda, the KENAS CEO, Dr. Walter Ongeti, presented Kenya’s remarkable progress in advancing the accreditation agenda across sectors. Dr. Ongeti’s report spotlighted significant milestones, including the development of the KENAS Strategic Plan 2024–2028, the mapping of
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) continues to strengthen laboratory competence through its ongoing Quality Control & Assurance in Laboratories Training, facilitated by Mr. Thomas Gachuki. The program brought together participants from: 🔹 Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company Limited 🔹 Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited 🔹 Human Quality Assessment Services 🔹 Kenya Dairy Board With
At the GLOBALG.A.P. Tour Stop 2025 – Kenya, held from 23rd–25th September at Emara Ole Sereni, agricultural and food industry stakeholders from across Africa gathered under the theme: “Driving the Region’s Agri-Food Trade through Compliance and Product Diversification.” The discussions reinforced a powerful truth — compliance with international
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) continues to strengthen Kenya’s scientific and research ecosystem through strategic engagement with higher learning institutions. During a recent visit to Maasai Mara University, Dr. Walter Ongeti, CEO of KENAS, and Mr. Stanslaus Alwyn Masinza, Manager of Calibration Laboratories, toured the university’s state-of-the-art testing laboratories
Every flame that lights a home or fuels an industry begins with trust — trust in quality, safety, and competence. During a visit to Africa Gas and Oil Limited (AGOL), Ms. Felista Nyakoe, Manager – Testing Laboratories, and Ms. Doris Mueni Mengo, Manager – Medical Laboratories at the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), underscored
In an era where digital transformation shapes every sector, information security has become central to maintaining trust and integrity in accreditation systems. The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), through its Principal ICT Officer, Mr. Nurein Banafunzi, facilitated a virtual training session for members of the African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC) on ISO/
Clean and safe water is a cornerstone of public health — and the foundation of sustainable development. The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), led by Chief Manager, Laboratories, Ms. Lucy Namu, engaged with the leadership, technical managers, and staff of the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) — a key institution overseeing bulk
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) participated in the Kenya–European Union Consultative Workshop on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Rules of Origin Protocol and the inaugural Special Committee Meeting on Customs and Trade Facilitation, held in Nairobi. Co-chaired by the State Department for Trade and the European Union Delegation in Nairobi,
As part of ongoing engagement with accredited and aspiring laboratories, KENAS Medical Laboratories Scheme Manager, Ms. Doris Mengo, and Testing Laboratories Scheme Manager, Ms. Felista Nyakoe, conducted client visits to Pandya Memorial Hospital, BOMU Hospital, and Cerba Lancet Kenya in Mombasa. These visits are an essential part of the KENAS
When forensic results are trusted, justice is protected. The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), is advancing the accreditation of forensic laboratories across Eastern Africa. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 (Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and ISO/
At the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 held in Algiers, Algeria, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) was represented by Mr. Mutetei Mutisya, a member of the African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC) Marketing & Communications Committee, during the session themed “The Role of Standards in Research and Innovation Management” at the AUC
At the heart of Kenya’s agricultural transformation lies one truth: trust fuels growth. During the Kenya National Research Festival 2025 at Egerton University, KENAS CEO, Dr. Walter Ongeti, moderated a high-impact session on “Creating Awareness and Opportunities for Agricultural Financing.” The conversation drew a crucial connection between accreditation and
In the pursuit of justice, trust in forensic results is everything. The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), in partnership with the Government Chemist Department and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), recently participated in a hands-on forensic training session — a powerful demonstration of how quality and credibility underpin every stage of
At the Kenya National Research Festival 2025, the energy of innovation was unmistakable — and at the heart of it all stood a shared vision for credible, globally recognized research. KENAS had the honour of hosting Prof. Romanus Odhiambo, Vice Chancellor of Meru University of Science and Technology, and Prof. Samuel
At the Devolution Conference 2025, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is shining a spotlight on one of the most vital yet often unseen pillars of healthcare — accredited medical laboratories. Across Kenya’s counties, particularly in level four and five hospitals, accredited laboratories are playing an increasingly crucial role in protecting