KENAS Board Director, Mr. Allan Pkress, visited the KENAS stand at the ongoing Mashujaa Day Exhibition at Eldoret National Polytechnic, where he interacted with staff. Strong Boards provide strategic direction, promote accountability and support effective service delivery. His visit reflects the importance of Board engagement in advancing KENAS' mandate of building confidence in accreditation services. #Accreditation #CorporateGovernance #MashujaaDay

Building Confidence in Kenya's Products and Services! Deputy Government Spokesperson Mr. Gabriel Muthuma today visited the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) stand at the ongoing Mashujaa Day Exhibition at Eldoret National Polytechnic, where he interacted with officials and appreciated the institution's contribution to Kenya's quality infrastructure. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight how accreditation strengthens confidence in testing, inspection and certification services, supporting consumer protection, industrial competitiveness and access to markets. As Kenya advances its industrialisation agenda, KENAS continues to play a critical role in ensuring that conformity assessment results are credible and internationally recognised. #Accreditation #MashujaaDay #QualityInfrastructure #Industrialisation

Building Confidence in Kenya's Products and Services! Deputy Government Spokesperson Mr. Gabriel Muthuma today visited the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) stand at the ongoing Mashujaa Day Exhibition at Eldoret National Polytechnic, where he interacted with officials and appreciated the institution's contribution to Kenya's quality infrastructure. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight how accreditation strengthens confidence in testing, inspection and certification services, supporting consumer protection, industrial competitiveness and access to markets. As Kenya advances its industrialisation agenda, KENAS continues to play a critical role in ensuring that conformity assessment results are credible and internationally recognised. #Accreditation #MashujaaDay #QualityInfrastructure #Industrialisation

Safe water and efficient service delivery depend on reliable testing, accurate measurement and effective quality assurance. During the Mashujaa Day Exhibition at Eldoret National Polytechnic, KENAS engaged the Water Services Regulatory Board (@wasreb) at its exhibition stand to explore opportunities for collaboration in the water sector. The discussions focused on the role of accredited conformity assessment services in assuring water quality and safety, as well as accredited calibration services in improving water meter accuracy and supporting efforts to reduce non-revenue water losses. Through accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025, KENAS strengthens confidence in water quality test results and measurement reliability, contributing to public health protection and improved water service delivery. #Accreditation #WaterQuality #ISO17025

Trusted Testing. Competitive Kenyan Tea. The PS, State Department for Industry, @DrJumaMukhwana accompanied by KENAS Deputy Director Mr. @masinzas, engaged Sireet Tea Factory representatives at Eldoret National Polytechnic. The engagement highlighted the role of accredited testing in strengthening quality assurance and export competitiveness. #KENAS #Accreditation #KenyanTea

The Principal Secretary, @DrJumaMukhwana State Department for Industry, visited the Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) exhibition stand during the ongoing exhibition at Eldoret National Polytechnic. The PS was received by Mr. @masinzas, Deputy Director, Strategy, Business Development and Communication, who highlighted KENAS' role in strengthening confidence in conformity assessment services and supporting Kenya's industrial development. The engagement provided an opportunity to showcase the importance of accreditation in promoting quality, competitiveness and market confidence. @MITIKenya @IndustryKE #Accreditation #IndustrialDevelopment #QualityInfrastructure

💐 Celebrating a Legacy of Service! KENAS concluded Customer Service Week 2026 by honouring Ms. Ursula Msis, our long-serving Senior Communication Assistant, as she retired. As the welcoming face at our reception, Ursula consistently demonstrated what it means to go The Extra Mile, guiding visitors with diligence, warmth and professionalism. Joined by her family and colleagues, we celebrated her dedicated service and lasting contribution to KENAS. Thank you, Ursula. We wish you a fulfilling and joyful retirement! #TheExtraMile #CustomerServiceWeek2026

A memorable gathering of Africa's accreditation community in Gaborone, Botswana! The 17th @AFRAC_Official General Assembly and Meetings provided an important platform for strengthening collaboration, advancing technical cooperation and shaping the future of accreditation across the continent. #AFRACGA2026 #Accreditation #QualityInfrastructure

What connects cybersecurity, sports and the economy? TRUST! KENAS is at Eldoret National Polytechnic for the Mashujaa 2026 Thematic Week Exhibitions, showcasing how accreditation builds confidence in services, systems and trade. 📍 Visit our stand! #Mashujaa2026 #KENAS

🌍 World Food Day 2026 Safe food is essential for healthy communities. Through accreditation of laboratories, inspection and certification bodies, KENAS strengthens confidence in food safety, quality and trade. Accreditation matters. Every meal matters. #WorldFoodDay2026 #FoodSafety

Happy World Values Day 2026! This year’s theme, “Values and Volunteering,” reminds us that the values we uphold are reflected in our actions and our willingness to serve others. At KENAS, we remain committed to integrity, professionalism, accountability and service excellence in delivering trusted accreditation services. By embracing these values and volunteering our time and skills, we contribute to a stronger, more trustworthy and quality-driven society. Let us put our values into action and make a positive difference! #WorldValuesDay #ValuesAndVolunteering #KENAS #DeliveringTrust @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE

Standards for a Sustainable Future! As we commemorate #WorldStandardsDay2026, KENAS recognises the vital role of international standards in advancing reliable, sustainable energy solutions. Through accreditation, KENAS strengthens confidence in the competence of testing, inspection and certification bodies, supporting quality, safety and sustainable development. Standards define requirements. Accreditation builds confidence in competence. #KENAS #Accreditation #StandardsForQualityLife

KENAS joined the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in celebrating World Standards Day 2026 under the theme “A Shared Vision for a Better World,” spotlighting SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. KENAS was represented by Ms. Lucy Namu, Director, Compliance and Capacity Building , and Ms. Julie Ocholla, Assistant Director, Medical Department. The event was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Eddy Njoroge, the first African President of ISO, as the Guest of Honour, among other distinguished guests. The celebrations highlighted the vital role of standards in advancing clean energy, sustainable development and economic growth. For KENAS, the day reaffirmed the importance of accreditation in ensuring reliable testing, inspection and certification, building confidence in the quality and safety of products and services. KENAS remains committed to working with KEBS, regulators and industry to strengthen Kenya’s quality infrastructure and support affordable, reliable and clean energy for all. #WorldStandardsDay2026 #KENAS #KEBS #Accreditation #CleanEnergy #SDG7 @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE

Today, KENAS was represented at the launch of the Kenya Industrialization Summit and Changamka Shopping Festival 2026 by Mr. Stanslaus Masinza, Deputy Director, Strategy, Business Development and Communications. The launch was presided over by Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Industry and brought together key stakeholders, including Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Chairperson Hitesh Mediratta, UNIDO representative Lynette Luvai, KAM Head of Consulting and Sustainability Joyce Njogu, and representatives of the media and other partner organisations. The Kenya Industrialization Summit and Changamka Shopping Festival will take place from 3rd to 7th November 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Kenyan products in global markets, foster collaboration among government, industry, academia and partners, and enhance the visibility of locally manufactured products. KENAS will participate in the upcoming event to showcase the role of accreditation in strengthening quality infrastructure, building confidence in products and services, and enhancing the competitiveness of Kenyan industries in local and international markets. #KENAS #KenyaIndustrializationSummit #Changamka2026 #MadeInKenya #Accreditation #QualityInfrastructure @masinzas @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE

Happy World Standards Day! Electricity powers our homes, hospitals and businesses. Standards make it safe, reliable and interoperable, so systems connect, innovation moves faster and trade flows across borders. At KENAS, accreditation confirms the competence of the laboratories and conformity assessment bodies that check those standards are met. That’s what builds trust. Thank you to the thousands of experts who contribute to standards around the world. #WorldStandardsDay #Standards #Accreditation @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE

Today, 14 October, KENAS joins the global community in celebrating World Standards Day, recognising the vital role standards play in promoting quality, safety, efficiency and innovation. At KENAS, we champion accreditation as a means of building confidence in the competence and reliability of conformity assessment bodies. Through internationally recognised standards, we support trust in products and services, facilitate trade, and contribute to sustainable national development. Standards build trust. Accreditation strengthens confidence. #WorldStandardsDay #KENAS #Standards #Accreditation #Quality #Trust @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE

Advancing Performance and Productivity in Public Service KENAS is undertaking a five-day Performance Management Workshop (12–16 October 2026), supported by the National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre (NPCC), to align institutional performance metrics with the new Government Performance Management Framework. Opening the workshop, KENAS CEO Dr. @WalterOngeti welcomed the improvement in the institution's previous performance score and expressed optimism for stronger results this year. He emphasised the importance of productivity in promoting efficiency, accountability and improved public service delivery. #NPCC #PerformanceManagement #PublicSectorProductivity

Strengthening Confidence in Healthcare Through Accreditation KENAS congratulates @RelianceHospKe Laboratory on attaining ISO 15189:2022 accreditation! The milestone was celebrated during a certificate handover ceremony in Nairobi, graced by the Director General for Health, @DrPatrickAmoth, alongside healthcare leaders and stakeholders. KENAS CEO Dr. @WalterOngeti was represented by Ms. Lucy Namu, Director, Accreditation – Compliance and Capacity Building. The occasion reaffirmed the importance of competent medical laboratories in delivering reliable results that support accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and patient safety. Accreditation is not the end of the journey. It is a continuing responsibility. Congratulations to Reliance Hospital Laboratory! #Accreditation #ISO15189 #QualityHealthcare

KENAS is conducting Diagnostic Assessor Training on ISO 15189:2022 – Medical Laboratories: Requirements for Quality and Competence at the KENAS Training Centre. The training is strengthening assessors’ knowledge and skills in evaluating medical laboratories against internationally recognised requirements, supporting the delivery of accurate, reliable and timely diagnostic results. Through this capacity-building initiative, KENAS aims to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of laboratory assessments, promote continuous improvement in medical laboratory practices, and strengthen confidence in diagnostic services for better patient care. #KENAS #ISO15189 #MedicalLaboratories #Accreditation #DiagnosticServices @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE

KENAS is conducting training on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Quality Control and Assurance in Laboratories, encompassing proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons, at the KENAS Training Centre. The training is equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to strengthen laboratory quality management, monitor testing performance, and ensure the reliability and accuracy of results. These practices contribute to improved laboratory competence and confidence in testing and calibration results. #KENAS #ISO17025 #LaboratoryQuality #Accreditation #QualityAssurance @WalterOngeti @DrJumaMukhwana @MITIKenya @IndustryKE