The 8th Africa Agri Expo 2025 co-located alongside the Future Food Livestock & Poultry Expo at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, brought together key stakeholders from the agricultural, food, livestock, and poultry sectors for two dynamic days of collaboration and innovation. Held on February 19th and 20th, and supported
At KENAS, excellence is not just a goal — it’s a commitment. To reinforce our pursuit of quality and continuous improvement, staff members from various departments recently undertook an in-depth training on ISO 19011:2018, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. This initiative, facilitated by Mr. Abraham Wekesa, Inspection & Verification
KENAS proudly presented the ceremonial accreditation certificate to Dr. Rasik Kantaria Jalaram Medical Services Laboratory, marking their attainment of ISO 15189:2022 accreditation. This achievement highlights their competence as a trusted medical testing laboratory, committed to delivering high-quality and reliable services. A Milestone in Quality Assurance During the certificate handover
Accreditation is crucial in ensuring that conformity assessment bodies (CABs) operate competently, impartially, and consistently. As the National Accreditation Body in Kenya, KENAS continuously enhances its staff’s knowledge and expertise to maintain international recognition. Recently, over 20 KENAS staff members from various departments undertook an intensive training on ISO/
KENAS has accredited the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) as a Product Certification Body, the first conformity assessment body to be accredited by KENAS in Zambia. This is a significant milestone, as ZABS has successfully satisfied the rigorous requirements of ISO/IEC 17065:2012 for their ACAP Certification Scheme, specifically
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), in collaboration with the British Standards Institute (BSI) Standards Partnership Programme, hosted a pivotal workshop on the role of accreditation in the sustainable operation of inspection bodies. This event underscored the vital role of accreditation in enhancing Kenya’s industrial and trade sectors while aligning with
KENAS participated in the #WorldAIDSDay2024 Half Marathon themed "Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Men and Boys,” at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. Organized by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), the event served as a powerful call to action to tackle the Triple Threat of new HIV infections, unintended
KENAS participated in the Kenya Annual Manufacturing Summit and Expo 2024 held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from November 5th to 9th, 2024. This landmark event, a collaboration between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry (MITI), encompassed the 7th Edition
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) joined other prominent stakeholders at the Mvindeni Grounds in Kwale County from October 14th to 18th, 2024, for the Boma Yangu Exhibition Week, themed “Boma Yangu: Housing the Nation, Empowering the Future.” This dynamic event provided a platform to showcase the government’s collaborative strides toward
During the weeklong Customer Service Week themed "Above and Beyond," KENAS made a significant stride towards enhancing service delivery by hosting a hybrid staff sensitization session on the KENAS Citizen Delivery Service Charter. This session, led by Joyce Gichuru, Manager of Scheme Development, Training, and Advocacy, showcased KENAS&
The Third Africa Food Safety Technical Meeting and Africa Food Safety Workshop 2024, held from 7th to 11th October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, was a significant event that brought together over 110 food safety experts and stakeholders from across the African region. Hosted by the National Office of Food Safety
The All-Things Lab and Testing (ATLT) Expo 2024, held at Sarit Centre, Nairobi, marked a significant milestone for stakeholders in the laboratory and testing sector. As Africa's premier gathering of manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers of laboratory consumables, equipment, and testing services, the event centered on the theme, "
Customer Service Week 2024 at KENAS was a powerful reminder of the organization’s unwavering dedication to its customers. The week kicked off with an inspiring kick-off address by the CEO, setting the tone for reflection, growth, and renewed focus on delivering exceptional service. He emphasized that Customer Service Week
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
In September 2024, a delegation from the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) led by the CEO, KENAS Dr. Walter Ongeti alongside officers from the Inspection and Medical Laboratories Department respectively, Ms. Beryl Mukhwana and Mr. Robert Njuguna, participated in an accreditation workshop in Beijing, China, organized under the Forum on China-Africa
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