When Forensic Science Meets Trust: Strengthening Justice Through Accreditation
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 forensic work.
The session emphasized that accreditation to international standards — ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 — is not just a technical requirement, but a safeguard for justice. Accredited forensic laboratories produce results that are accurate, credible, and defensible, ensuring that evidence can stand the test of scrutiny in courtrooms and investigations alike.
For citizens, this translates into:
✅ Greater confidence in how forensic evidence is collected and analyzed.
✅ Fairer trials and stronger accountability across the justice system.
✅ Assurance that decisions are based on reliable, scientifically verified results.
Through such initiatives, KENAS continues to champion quality infrastructure that protects citizens, reinforces justice, and builds lasting trust in forensic services — because when science speaks with integrity, justice prevails.
