From 11th to 13th September 2024, KENAS hosted a Resource Mobilization (RM) Training aimed at equipping participants with the critical skills needed to develop fundable proposals and secure resources for accreditation-related projects. The three-day session, conducted by an external training team led by Dr. Joseph Mwiti from the Meru University
As the global demand for Halal-certified products continues to rise, businesses in Kenya have a unique opportunity to tap into a lucrative market that spans the globe. The significance of Halal certification goes far beyond religious observance; it has evolved into a global standard that impacts a broad spectrum of
On 25th September 2024, GMP Services Ltd, a leading provider of calibration and testing services, was proudly reaccredited by KENAS for the third time. This reaffirmation, under the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, underscores GMP Services' continued commitment to providing high-quality services. During the ceremonial presentation at KENAS headquarters,
The 15th AFRAC General Assembly (GA) and Meetings, held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16th – 20th September 2024, brought together Accreditation Bodies (ABs) from across the continent to discuss the future of accreditation in Africa. Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), an AFRAC arrangement member, participated in the discussions highlighting the importance
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) recently facilitated an internal Implementation Training on ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for East Africa Automobile Company Limited (EAA). This extensive three-day online training took place from July 30 to August 1, 2024, and included participants from multiple EAA global locations such as Japan, the UK, the
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The National Cereals and Produce Board testing laboratories were accredited to ISO 17025:2017 after fulfilling the general requirements for competence of testing and calibration laboratories. The ceremony for handing over the ceremonial accreditation certificate occurred at NCPD’s Head Office in Nairobi. The occasion was witnessed by the Managing
The accreditation of Kenya Medical Practitioners and Doctors Council (KMPDC) to ISO/IEC 17024:2012 marks a significant milestone in Kenya's healthcare sector as the medical practitioner's body becomes the premier healthcare regulator on the continent to get its Registration & Licensing of medical, and dental
KENAS showcased the significance of accreditation in testing and calibration laboratories in the water sector at the Kenya Sanitation Governance Conference and Exhibition 2024, held at Ciala Resort, Kisumu. This prestigious annual event, hosted by the Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA), attracted a diverse range of stakeholders, including water
Tenwek Hospital Laboratory was re-accredited to the latest version of the ISO 15189:2022 standard making it the first medical laboratory in Kenya and third in the region to transition from 2012 to the 2022 version. This prestigious accreditation is a testament to Tenwek Hospital's unwavering commitment to