KENAS

A Milestone Worth Celebrating! 👏 Congratulations once again to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (@KmfriResearch) on attaining KENAS accreditation! A significant step in strengthening confidence in scientific research, testing and calibration services in Kenya. Hongera, KMFRI! #KENAS #KMFRI #Accreditation #BuildingConfidence

Strengthening Quality Assurance in Kenya's Petroleum Sector KENAS conducted a three-day Internal Quality Audit Refresher Course for @kenyapipeline staff, strengthening their capacity to evaluate laboratory processes, identify gaps and drive continual improvement. Opening the training, KENAS CEO @WalterOngeti emphasised the importance of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in building confidence in petroleum testing results. #KENAS #Accreditation #ISO17025 #QualityAssurance

KENAS at the Global ACI General Assembly | Panama Ms. Felista Nyakoe, Acting Director, Accreditation, and Ms. Beryl Mukhwana, Senior Accreditation Officer – Inspection and Certification, represented KENAS at the General Assembly in Panama. Key decisions on global accreditation strategy, international recognition and technical requirements will help strengthen confidence in accredited results and facilitate trade. #KENAS #GlobalACI #Accreditation

Amplifying Women's Voices in Accreditation At the Global ACI 2026 Annual Meetings in Panama, KENAS delegates highlighted women's contributions to technical excellence, leadership and the future of accreditation. When women advance, accreditation grows stronger. #KENAS #GlobalACI2026 #WomenInAccreditation

🇰🇪 4 DAYS TO GO! KENAS will be exhibiting at the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival, 3–7 November 2026, at KICC, Nairobi. Visit our stand and discover how accreditation supports confidence in Kenyan products and services. #KENAS #Accreditation #Changamka2026

A Double Milestone for Scientific Excellence! 🌊🔬 KENAS has ceremonially presented accreditation certificates to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (@KmfriResearch), recognising its achievement of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation as both a Testing Laboratory and a Calibration Laboratory. The accredited scope covers Chemistry and Microbiology testing and Mass calibration. At the ceremony in Mombasa, Mr. @masinzas, representing KENAS CEO @WalterOngeti, congratulated KMFRI on strengthening confidence in its scientific results. This achievement supports credible research, food security, environmental sustainability and Kenya's Blue Economy. Hongera, KMFRI! Accreditation builds confidence in the results that matter. #KENAS #KMFRI #Accreditation #BlueEconomy

Building Confidence in Africa's Cross-Border Trade! KENAS, through Mr. @TalamMichael, Deputy Director, Accreditation Compliance, Enforcement and Quality Assurance, is facilitating the accreditation module of @ARSO_1977's Conformity Assessment Programme (ACAP) virtual Training of Trainers. The 28–29 October 2026 session focuses on strengthening accreditation competence and confidence in certification results. By supporting credible conformity assessment, accreditation helps reduce technical barriers to trade and advances Africa's economic integration under the AfCFTA. #KENAS #Accreditation #ARSO #AfCFTA

Hongera, @_KarenHospital Laboratory! 🎉 Your commitment to quality and competence strengthens confidence in medical laboratory services. KENAS celebrates this milestone and wishes you continued excellence! #KENAS #Accreditation #QualityHealthcare

Shaping the Future of Inspection Accreditation! Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS), represented by Ms. Felista Nyakoe and Ms. Beryl Mukhwana, participated in the Global Accreditation Cooperation (Global ACI) Technical Committee for Inspection Bodies (TC-2) meeting. Key discussions focused on the transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026, artificial intelligence (AI), digital inspections, flexible scopes and harmonisation of accreditation practices worldwide. These developments are vital to strengthening the competence of inspection bodies and ensuring credible inspection results that support consumer protection, regulatory confidence and international trade. Through global cooperation, KENAS continues to advance accreditation practices that respond to emerging technologies and evolving industry needs. #KENAS #GlobalACI #Accreditation #InspectionBodies

Strengthening Global Partnerships, Advancing Confidence Across Borders On the sidelines of the 2026 Global ACI Annual Meetings in Panama City, KENAS representatives joined the Global ACI Chair and colleagues from @AFRAC_Official and @JANAAC_Acc, reaffirming the importance of international cooperation in accreditation. As a Global ACI MRA signatory, KENAS continues to advance international recognition of accredited results, strengthen confidence in conformity assessment and support trade and market access. #KENAS #GlobalACI #AFRAC #Accreditation

Strengthening institutional quality begins with building the competence of those responsible for maintaining it. KENAS is pleased to have partnered with @NQCLKenya in enhancing the internal quality auditing skills of its technical staff. We commend NQCL for its continued investment in competence, effective quality management systems and a culture of continuous improvement.

Quality is a journey, not a certificate. KENAS today presented a re-accreditation certificate to The Karen Hospital Laboratory under ISO 15189. Speaking at the ceremony, KENAS CEO @WalterOngeti emphasised that the value of accreditation ultimately reaches patients through reliable laboratory results and informed healthcare decisions. The Hospital also shared plans to expand its accredited scope and pursue accreditation for laboratories in other branches. KENAS welcomes this commitment to continuous improvement and quality healthcare. #KENAS #Accreditation #ISO15189 #HealthcareQuality

Accreditation: Building Confidence, Driving Industrial Growth! 🇰🇪 Quality manufacturing, competitive trade, and industrial innovation depend on confidence in testing, calibration, inspection, and certification services. KENAS is participating in the Kenya Industrialization Summit 2026 at KICC, Nairobi. Visit our exhibition stand to discover how accreditation supports industrial competitiveness, market access and Kenya's economic transformation. Accreditation builds confidence. Confidence drives trade. Trade fuels industrial growth. #KENAS #IndustrializationSummit2026 #Accreditation #Industrialisation

International Recognition: Building Confidence, Enabling Trade International recognition of accredited conformity assessment results helps reduce technical barriers to trade and opens opportunities for businesses. At the Global ACI 2026 Annual Meetings in Panama, stakeholders explored harmonisation of certification schemes, transparent evaluation processes and stronger international cooperation. For Kenya, these efforts support export competitiveness, industrialisation and access to global markets. KENAS was represented by Ms. Felista Nyakoe and Ms. Beryl Mukwhana. We remain committed to strengthening confidence in accreditation as an enabler of trade and economic growth. #KENAS #GlobalACI #Accreditation #TradeFacilitation

Strengthening Assessor Competence for Credible Accreditation KENAS CEO Dr. Walter Ongeti today addressed assessors participating in the ongoing three-day training on the newly published ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems standard at the KENAS Training Facility. He emphasised the importance of continuous professional development in strengthening assessment competence and confidence in conformity assessment. The training focuses on the revised requirements and their practical application, equipping assessors to support consistent, credible accreditation assessments as organisations transition to the updated standard. Competent assessors are fundamental to credible accreditation. #KENAS #Accreditation #ISO9001 #QualityManagement

Shaping the Future of Accreditation: KENAS Engages in Global Discussions As industries embrace emerging technologies, accreditation must evolve to remain relevant and responsive to changing market needs. KENAS, represented by Ms. Felista Nyakoe, Acting Director, Accreditation, and Ms. Beryl Mukhwana, Principal Accreditation Officer, participated in the second Global ACI Accreditation Committee meeting held in Panama City, Panama. Discussions focused on global harmonisation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cross-border accreditation and regulatory cooperation. Emerging areas such as sustainability, carbon verification and cybersecurity also featured prominently. For Kenya, these developments present opportunities to strengthen technical competencies, embrace innovation and expand accreditation services that support industry, trade and confidence in conformity assessment. #KENAS #GlobalACI #Accreditation #DigitalTransformation

KENAS CEO Dr. Walter Ongeti joined fellow State Agency CEOs and Ministry officials at a high-level meeting chaired by PS Trade Regina Ombam ahead of the Industrialisation Summit at KICC. Industrial growth needs credible testing, inspection and certification. Through accreditation, KENAS strengthens confidence in conformity assessment results, supporting product quality, market access and the competitiveness of Kenyan industry #KENAS #Accreditation