The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) plays a crucial role in standardization, quality assurance, and metrology services in Kenya. Here are some of the key functions and services offered by KEBS:

1. Development of Standards: KEBS develops national standards across various sectors to ensure product quality, safety, and reliability. These standards cover areas such as food and agriculture, chemicals, construction materials, electrical and electronic products, and services.
2. Certification and Conformity Assessment: KEBS provides certification services to verify that products, processes, and systems comply with relevant standards and regulations. This includes product certification, management system certification (such as ISO 9001 for quality management systems), and personnel certification.
3. Testing and Inspection: KEBS operates state-of-the-art laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, offering testing and inspection services to evaluate the quality and safety of products. This includes chemical, microbiological, mechanical, and electrical testing, among others.
4. Metrology Services: KEBS maintains national measurement standards and provides metrology services to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements in trade, industry, and science.
5. Quality Assurance and Capacity Building: KEBS offers training, consultancy, and technical assistance to help organizations implement quality management systems, improve processes, and enhance product quality.
6. Market Surveillance and Consumer Protection: KEBS conducts market surveillance activities to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, protect consumers from substandard products, and promote fair trade practices.
7. International Cooperation: KEBS represents Kenya in international standardization bodies such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), contributing to the development of global standards.

Here is the link to the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) website: Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)

On their website, you can find information about their services, standards development activities, certification schemes, testing facilities, and regulatory requirements. You can also access publications, standards catalogs, and resources related to standardization and quality assurance in Kenya.