KEBS


Evah Oduor - MD - Secretary	Dr. Karanja Thiong’o - Board Chairman

KEBS National Standards Council Board Members

Back row- left to right:
Nene Nzyuko; Kennedy Odera Obar; Andrew N. Muriuki; Ahmed S.A.Hashi; Dr. Brigid Monda; Joshua Angelei; Ms Theodora Gichana (representative to Inspector General; Martin Gumo; Nazir G. Yusuf; Ms Jeridah K. Sinange.

Front row left to right
John Abongs; Dr. Emily Kogos; Dr. Karanja Thiongo (Chairman - NSC); Evah Oduor (MD); Eng. Karanja Kibicho (PS, Min. of Industrialization); Ms Nyawira O. Njeru; Joel Kioko.

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) was established in July 1974. The KEBS Board of Directors is known as the National Standards Council (NSC). It is the policy-making body for supervising and controlling the administration and financial management of the Bureau. The Managing Director is the Chief Executive responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Bureau within the broad guidelines formulated by the NSC.

1974. KEBS was founded by the enhancement of the CAP 496of the laws of Kenya.
1980. KEBS moved its headquarters� to South C.
1981. Metrology was initiated.
1985. Testing services were offered.
1985. KEBS Coast region was opened.
1995. KEBS Kisumu office was opened.
1995. Legal inspection was commissioned under legal notice no.78.
2003. KEBS developed its 1st strategic plan.
2005. KEBS signs performance contract with d government. 2005. Pre-Export verification of conformity was initiated

Motto
Standards for quality life.

Vision
To be a global leader in standards based solutions that deliver quality and confidence.

Mision
To provide standardization solutions for sustainable development.

Quality policy
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is committed to providing Standardization and Conformity Assessment services that consistently meet its customers’requirements and endeavour to exceed their expectations.
The Management of KEBS shall provide the necessary resources towards the effective implementation and continual improvement of the Quality Management System that complies with ISO 9001:2008.

KEBS Core Values
Our corporate culture is based on our core values - the beliefs and behavioural qualities that will not be compromised. KEBS’ core values are as follows:

Integrity – We are accountable, honest, trustworthy, respectful and ethical in our actions. We maintain a level of independence that assures confidence;
Customer Focus – We listen to both our internal and external customers and deliver an ever-increasing value to them;
Environmental Sustainability – We endeavour to ensure the sustainability of our environment;
Excellence – We relentlessly pursue success and continuously look for new ways to improve our services and processes.

Services offered

Standards development and harmonization
Testing
Measurement (Calibration)
Enforcement of standards
Product inspection
Education and training in Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment
Management Systems Certification
Product Certification

SERVICES RENDERED	Timeline
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
Standards development through technical committee process	18 months
Systematic review of standards	5 years
Sale of standards	5 days
METROLOGY AND TESTING.
Carry out accurate calibration and testing of all equipment & samples submitted and release test/calibration reports/certificate.	14 days
Collect samples from customer premises	2 days
Respond to site calibration or testing.	14 days
Respond to request for quotations (RFQ’s)	2 days
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION
Inspection of services and product after a request	3 weeks
Release of test report after collection of samples	4 weeks
Issue of standardization mark permits from date of application	8 weeks
Issuance of new diamonds mark permits	9 months
Acknowledge receipt of complaints	5 days
IMPORT INSPECTION
Forward/issue test report to the importer	1 week
Where testing is desired samples drawn from consignment shall be transmitted to the laboratory.	3 days
PRE-EXPORT VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY (PVOC) TO STANDARDS
Respond to PVOC complaints	3 days
Transmit IDF information to PVOC partners on daily basis	1day
KEBS CERTIFICATION BODY (KEBSCB)
Acknowledge application for certification	7 Days
NATIONAL QUALITY INSTITUTE (NQI).
Acknowledge request for training	7 days
Issue Certificate after completion of training and payment	14 days
GENERAL SERVICES.
Paying of creditors after delivery and acceptance of goods	30 days
Acknowledge communication (letter or e-mail)	24 hrs
Respond to complaints / appeal.	7 days

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 0800 - 1300 hrs, Lunch Break: 1300 - 1400 hrs, 1400 - 1700 hrs

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