The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) was established in 1974 under the Standards Act (Cap 496) of the Laws of Kenya. Its primary mandate is to promote standardization in industry and commerce to ensure product quality and safety. KEBS provides testing, certification, and calibration services, develops specifications, and regulates the use of standardization marks. The agency also engages in educational initiatives and collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance quality assurance and facilitate trade. Through these efforts, KEBS plays a crucial role in consumer protection and the promotion of sustainable economic growth in Kenya
CEO: Esther Ngari
Esther Njeri Ngari is the CEO of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), appointed in October 2023. She holds a degree in Food Science and Technology and has extensive experience in quality assurance. Ngari has significantly contributed to developing standards and policies that enhance product quality and safety in Kenya.
Management Team
Esther Ngari
Managing Director & Council Secretary
Chriss Kibett
Director Human Resource and Administration
Adan Mohammed
Director Finance and Strategy
Dr. Henry Rotich
Director Metrology and Testing
Richard Krop
Director Standards Development & Trade
Dr. Geoffrey Muriira
Director Quality Assurance & Inspection
Peter N. Kaigwara
Director Market Surveillance
Miriam Boit Kahiro
Legal Services & Corporation Secretary
Jane Ndinya
Chief Manager, Supply Chain
Eric Kirubi
Chief Manager, Internal Audit
Board of Governors
Anthony M. Munyiri
National Standards Council Chairman
Esther Ngari
Managing Director
John Kaggieh Njera
Council Member
Musa Osman
Council Member
Wabwile Kennedy Simiyu
Council Member
Momanyi Nyabonyi
Council Member
Francis Kuria Karu
Council Member
Patricia Okune
Council Member
Nimo Omar Haji
Council Member
Stephen Kipkosgei Yego
Council Member
Miriam Boit Kahiro
Corporation Secretary
Functions
- Standardization Promotion: KEBS is mandated to promote the use of standardization in industry and commerce to enhance product quality and safety.
- Quality Assurance: The bureau ensures that products meet specific quality standards through rigorous testing and certification processes.
- Calibration and Testing Services: KEBS provides facilities for the testing and calibration of precision instruments to maintain accuracy in measurements.
- Development of Specifications: It prepares and modifies specifications and codes of practice for various products and services.
- Control of Standardization Marks: KEBS regulates the use of standardization marks and distinctive marks on products to prevent misuse and ensure compliance.
- Consumer Protection: The bureau conducts examinations and testing of locally manufactured and imported commodities to ensure they meet safety and quality standards, protecting consumers.
- Education and Training: KEBS engages in educational initiatives to raise awareness about standardization and quality assurance among stakeholders.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: The bureau collaborates with government bodies, industry representatives, and local authorities to foster the adoption of standards.
- Support for Government Policies: KEBS assists the government in framing specifications and codes of practice related to national policies on quality.
- Research and Development: The bureau engages in research to innovate and improve standards, ensuring they meet international benchmarks and facilitate trade.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 54974 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
- Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
- MRGM+RW Nairobi
- info@kebs.org
- +254 (20) 694 8000
- 0722202137 / 0722202138 /0724 255 242