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Kenya Standards ensure that the products and services you use daily are safe, reliable, and of high quality. We bring together diverse experts from various sectors and facilitate a stakeholder driven process in ensuring national standards are technically sound, relevant and applicable to the Kenyan context.
We believe that by developing robust standards, we can enhance the quality of life for all Kenyans, drive economic growth, and position our country as a leader in the global market.
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Technical committees are made up of experts from the relevant industry, but also from consumer associations, academia, NGOs and government
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What can standards do for you?
Better Business for SMEs
KEBS helps businesses SMEs reduce costs, increase productivity and access new markets.
Safety and Quality for Products
We ensure that our standards uphold the highest levels of safety, quality, and value for money for all Kenyans.
Access to International markets
Conformity assessment to standards has been proven to facilite international trade by instilling confidence in products and services.
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Our Popular Standards
ISO 22000 Series
Food Safety Management System
The consequences of unsafe food can be serious
KEBS cultivates a strong food safety and quality culture, in Kenya's food industry by ensuring access to unwavering standards across suppliers, retailers, producers, and manufacturers.
We support a safe, sustainable, and transparent food ecosystem, by helping organizations meet consumer expectations and regulatory requirements, thereby promoting a healthier and more reliable food industry.
Our food safety management standards will help you identify and control food safety hazards, at the same time as working together with other management standards.
We support a safe, sustainable, and transparent food ecosystem, by helping organizations meet consumer expectations and regulatory requirements, thereby promoting a healthier and more reliable food industry.
Our food safety management standards will help you identify and control food safety hazards, at the same time as working together with other management standards.
ISO/IEC 27000
Information Security, Data Protection and Privacy
Build trust and credibility with your clients
Adhering to ISO/IEC 27000 is a commitment to maintaining robust security measures and staying ahead of potential threats in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
KEBS assists organizations build a comprehensive framework for managing information security and cyber security risks thereby fostering trust among stakeholders and the public.
KS ISO/IEC 27000 series, adopted by KEBS as Kenya Standards, are crucial in safeguarding your sensitive information and maintaining the highest standards of data security ensure your operations are secure, compliant with regulations such as the Data protection act 2019.
KEBS assists organizations build a comprehensive framework for managing information security and cyber security risks thereby fostering trust among stakeholders and the public.
KS ISO/IEC 27000 series, adopted by KEBS as Kenya Standards, are crucial in safeguarding your sensitive information and maintaining the highest standards of data security ensure your operations are secure, compliant with regulations such as the Data protection act 2019.
Kenya Building Codes
Eurocode Structural Standards
Ensuring structural safety and reliability
Adopting our building codes is essential for achieving high safety and performance standards in construction projects with with the tools needed to create robust and durable buildings.
A 2022 audit report by the National Construction Authority (NCA) on the collapse of buildings in Kenya sites non-compliance to standards, with 10,791 out of 14,895 buildings being marked as unsafe for occupancy.
The incorporation of Eurocodes in Kenya and their subsequent adoption in the Building Code, enhances the safety and reliability of construction projects, addresses current challenges and provides a unified framework for structural design.
A 2022 audit report by the National Construction Authority (NCA) on the collapse of buildings in Kenya sites non-compliance to standards, with 10,791 out of 14,895 buildings being marked as unsafe for occupancy.
The incorporation of Eurocodes in Kenya and their subsequent adoption in the Building Code, enhances the safety and reliability of construction projects, addresses current challenges and provides a unified framework for structural design.
Healthcare Management
Quality, Safe and sustainable Healthcare
Delivering quality to the health industry
The healthcare industry in Kenya is facing escalating costs and an increasing challange in professional services. The need for effective management of quality in healthcare organizations has never been more critical.
KEBS facilitates the implementation of quality healthcare systems and helps organizations understand and achieve the necessary quality standards, ensuring that healthcare services are reliable, safe, and effective.
We support healthcare organizations in navigating challenges, promoting patient-centered care and fostering collaboration across the complex healthcare ecosystem.
KEBS facilitates the implementation of quality healthcare systems and helps organizations understand and achieve the necessary quality standards, ensuring that healthcare services are reliable, safe, and effective.
We support healthcare organizations in navigating challenges, promoting patient-centered care and fostering collaboration across the complex healthcare ecosystem.
Technology Standards
Software, Artificial Intelligence and IT Applications
Embrace the Future
In today's digital age, ICTs form the core of every modern organization and business. Adhering to standards guarantees that your IT systems are secure and efficient, ensuring seamless operation and innovation.
KEBS facilitates the Development of standards, ensuring that Kenyan businesses can operate securely and efficiently while meeting regulatory requirements.
The potential benefits and risks of emerging technologies such as AI are formidable for society. Kenya Standard KS 3007:2025 developed by KEBS plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of AI products by providing a comprehensive framework for managing and developing AI systems responsibly.
KEBS facilitates the Development of standards, ensuring that Kenyan businesses can operate securely and efficiently while meeting regulatory requirements.
The potential benefits and risks of emerging technologies such as AI are formidable for society. Kenya Standard KS 3007:2025 developed by KEBS plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of AI products by providing a comprehensive framework for managing and developing AI systems responsibly.
ISO 9000 family
Quality Management Systems Standards
Promote consistency, quality and efficiency
Compliance with ISO 9000 demonstrates a commitment to quality and reliability and strengthens trust and confidence.
KEBS maintains KS ISO 9000 series and ensures it is cost efficient and easily accessible to our customers for implementation.The ISO 9000 series supports continuous improvement and innovation by promoting a culture of quality and accountability
Implementing these adopted Kenya Standards, will enhances operational efficiency and consistency by streamlining processes, reducing errors, and promoting the consistency, quality, and efficiency of your products and services.
KEBS maintains KS ISO 9000 series and ensures it is cost efficient and easily accessible to our customers for implementation.The ISO 9000 series supports continuous improvement and innovation by promoting a culture of quality and accountability
Implementing these adopted Kenya Standards, will enhances operational efficiency and consistency by streamlining processes, reducing errors, and promoting the consistency, quality, and efficiency of your products and services.
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