Africa is at a turning point in its trade and industrial development. As markets open up under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the need for trusted, high-quality African products has never been greater. To support this vision, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) and the African Organisation for Standardisation
Unlocking Global Opportunities Through Accreditation In today's interconnected world, businesses must meet stringent international standards to stay competitive. Accreditation is key to breaking trade barriers, ensuring goods and services comply with global quality and safety benchmarks. The recent Kenya-UK Workshop on Regulatory Development Tools highlighted how accreditation fosters
A Future Anchored in Trust and Growth Kenya stands at a critical juncture in its economic development. With businesses striving to expand, attract investment, and compete globally, the need for a robust and transparent regulatory environment has never been more urgent. At the heart of this transformation is accreditation, a
Forests are the foundation of life, providing food, clean air, water, and livelihoods for millions. This year, the International Day of Forests (IDF) 2025 was marked under the theme: "Forests and Food – Nurture the Forest to Nourish the People." The theme highlights the crucial link between healthy forests
Water is life, and glaciers are one of the planet’s most vital water sources. As Kenya joins the world in marking World Water Day 2025, the theme, "Glacier Preservation," underscores the urgent need to protect these ice reserves from climate change and environmental degradation. Though Kenya is
KENAS convened an anti-doping testing working group meeting to develop a comprehensive accreditation criteria document for anti-doping laboratories. This initiative brings together key stakeholders, including government regulators, research & academia, industry players, and direct & indirect clients, to ensure the guidance document, "Criteria for the Accreditation of Anti-Doping Laboratories,
In a significant step towards strengthening Uganda’s accreditation landscape, the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) conducted intensive technical assessor training sessions on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 15189:2022 standards for technical officers from various Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) across Uganda. The trainings aim to build the Uganda National
Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) convened a pivotal online Stakeholders Validation and Review Workshop via Microsoft Teams to refine and validate the draft KENAS Strategic Plan 2024-2028. This interactive session brought together over 79 key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and regional accreditation bodies, all united by a shared vision of
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