As global attention turns toward reducing carbon emissions and achieving net-zero targets, the importance of credible Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accreditation systems has never been greater. This week, Mr. Michael Talam, Ag. Chief Manager, Inspection and Verification at the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), joined experts and stakeholders at a workshop organized
When two champions of excellence meet, the results elevate an entire industry. This week, Dr. Walter Ongeti, CEO of the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), paid a courtesy call to Mr. Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways (KQ), to explore deeper collaboration in advancing accreditation and conformity
In line with its commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) conducted a capacity-building training session to strengthen compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and its accompanying regulations. The training, facilitated by Mr. Linus Muriithi and Mr. David Odhiambo from the
A stronger Kenya begins with stronger standards. The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) joined key industry stakeholders for a Breakfast Meeting hosted by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to discuss the revised Standards Bill, 2025 — a pivotal step in modernizing the country’s quality infrastructure framework. The engagement provided a
Behind every strong road, bridge, and national project lies a foundation of tested and trusted quality. A delegation from the Material Testing and Research Division (MTRD), led by Eng. Daniel Wanyiri, paid a courtesy call to Dr. Walter Ongeti, Ph.D, CEO of the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), as a
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) had the pleasure of hosting distinguished visitors from Côte d’Ivoire — Dr. Adiabouah Anna and Sess Agninel — representing CRESAC-Afrique, a regional body supporting accreditation in West Africa. The delegation was received by the Chief Manager, Laboratories, Ms. Lucy Namu, and taken through KENAS’ accreditation processes, in
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