Driving quality through technical competence.
KENAS assesses and accredits conformity assessment bodies against international standards, so results are trusted at home and abroad.
Global recognition
ILAC and IAF MRA signatory
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Accredited CABs
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Technical experts
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Priority sectors
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In Eastern Africa
Every conformity assessment scheme, one application route.
All 11 KENAS accreditation schemes, each assessed against its international standard, with published scopes you can apply under.
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ISO/IEC 17065
Product Certification
Certification of products, processes and services.
5 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17024
Persons Certification
Certification of persons against competence schemes.
2 scopes available
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ISO 15189
Medical Testing Laboratories
Medical laboratories — quality and competence.
14 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17021-1
Management System Certification
Certification of management systems.
4 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17043
Proficiency Testing Providers
Providers of proficiency testing schemes.
3 scopes available
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VICH GCP
Veterinary Good Clinical Practice
Veterinary good clinical practice studies.
8 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17025
Veterinary Laboratories
Veterinary laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025 with WHA).
6 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17029
Validation and Verification
Validation and verification bodies.
1 scope available
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ISO/IEC 17025
Testing Laboratories
Testing laboratories across technical disciplines.
22 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17025
Calibration Laboratories
Calibration laboratories and measurement services.
28 scopes available
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ISO/IEC 17020
Inspection
Inspection bodies (Type A, B and C).
16 scopes available
The sectors we serve
Accreditation turns technical standards into safety, reliability, and growth across the economy.
Healthcare
Medical laboratories and clinical quality systems.
Agriculture
Food safety testing, field inspection, and export assurance.
Manufacturing
Product certification and management system assurance.
Environment
Water, soil, and emissions testing for compliance reporting.
Construction
Materials testing and structural inspection bodies.
Trade and services
Certification that opens regional and global market access.
A transparent process from application to certification.
Each stage is structured to keep requirements clear, assessments well coordinated, and decisions easy to track across the portal.
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Apply
Submit your application and supporting documents online.
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Review
We review your application and may request additional information.
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Assessment
An assessment evaluates competence, systems, and compliance.
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Decision
The accreditation decision is made from the assessment outcome.
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Certificate
Successful CABs receive a certificate and are listed publicly.
Accredited once, accepted everywhere.
KENAS accreditation ensures impartiality and competence through a continuous assessment process recognized worldwide.
- A benchmark for performance excellence
- Global recognition between ILAC and IAF member states
- Cost reduction and increased efficiency
- Facilitates international trade and inclusive economic growth
- Access to opportunities for SMEs
Global recognition for local competence.
As a signatory to the ILAC and IAF Mutual Recognition Arrangements, KENAS accreditation means your reports and certificates are accepted across member economies.
ILAC MRA
International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation
IAF MLA
International Accreditation Forum
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Accredited conformity assessment bodies across Kenya
Designed for every stakeholder.
Tailored tools for CABs, assessment professionals, and the public.
Conformity assessment bodies
Apply for accreditation, submit documents, and track assessments for testing, calibration, inspection, certification, and proficiency testing services.
Assessors and technical experts
Access assignments, submit reports, and manage availability in a dedicated workspace for assessment professionals.
Trainees and the public
Enrol in accreditation and conformity assessment training, and verify accredited bodies through public records.
Open Training
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Ready to start your accreditation journey?
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