Also known as: Ms Ngari
Esther Ngari — managing director of Kenya Bureau of Standards, advocating for quality standards in manufacturing and continental trade harmonization.
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Citizen Digital
… Director General Esther Ngari secured Kenya’s position following a competitive contest involving five countries. …
Kenya elected to ISO council for 2027–2031 termThe Standard
… Speaking during the Kenya Quality Awards, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) managing director Esther Ngari said the recognition of organisations for their quality achievements should not mark the end of their journey, but rather provide a foundation for further improvement. …
KEBS urges manufacturers to make quality a daily business priorityThe Standard
… KEBS Managing Director Ms Esther Ngari said the bureau would incorporate recommendations from Parliament and the public before finalising the regulations. …
Push to strengthen regulation of imported, locally manufactured productsThe Standard
… Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) Managing Director Esther Ngari said harmonised standards will allow products certified in one African country to access other markets without undergoing repeated testing and certification. …
Countries shift focus on standardisation to drive intra-African tradeThe Standard
… We want to see our products pass through African countries after undergoing only one test,” he stated.Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) director general Ms Esther Ngari said harmonised standards will allow products certified in one African country to access other markets without u …
How delayed standards harmonisation threatens Africa's trade ambitionsCapital News
… KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari congratulated the Fund, saying the recertification demonstrated that the institution had sustained and improved its quality management practices since obtaining its initial certification. …
Universities Fund secures ISO 9001:2015 recertification amid rising student financing demandCitizen Digital
… William Ruto KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari. Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been awarded two internationally recognised ISO certifications, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen environmental management and occupational health an …
Kenya Ports Authority earns 2 International ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety standaCitizen Digital
… William Ruto KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari. Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been awarded two internationally recognised ISO certifications, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen environmental management and occupational health an …
KPA earns 2 International ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety standardsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeKEBS CEO Esther Ngari, during the World Meteorology Day on May 20, 2025. …
KEBS warns manufacturers over fake officialsThe Standard
… Kenya Bureau of Standards Managing Director Esther Ngari said metrology extends beyond laboratories and scientific equipment. …
Why accurate measurements in bread, meat and fuel matter to every KenyanKenya has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, following a competitive contest involving five countries. The election, announced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards during the ISO Annual Meeting 2026 in Paris, enhances Kenya's role in global standards governance.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been elected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, following a competitive contest involving five countries. The election, announced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards during the ISO Annual Meeting 2026 in Paris, enhances Kenya's role in global standards governance.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Bureau of Standards managing director Esther Ngari told businesses at the Kenya Quality Awards that quality should be a continuous part of operations, not just pursued during assessments, to strengthen Kenya's competitiveness in regional and global markets and boost the wider economy's credibility.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Bureau of Standards has proposed new regulations to the National Assembly covering metrology, testing, product certification, and import handling. The regulations are under scrutiny by the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, which says some existing standards date back to 1977 and no longer meet current needs.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and other African nations are adopting harmonised standards to remove technical trade barriers and reduce costs, allowing goods certified in one country to move freely across the continent without repeated testing. Officials say the effort under the African Continental Free Trade Area will accelerate intra-African trade, which has been hindered by disjointed standards that force reliance on imports from outside Africa.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and other African countries are pushing for harmonised standards and single testing of goods to boost intra-Africa trade, but slow adoption by only a handful of nations has made exports and imports difficult across the continent, raising trade costs and creating non-tariff barriers under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Universities Fund has received ISO 9001:2015 recertification from the Kenya Bureau of Standards. The Fund's acting CEO said the certification affirms its commitment to transparency and accountability in managing university financing as student numbers grow.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Ports Authority has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority has received ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, certifications recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has urged businesses to verify the credentials of individuals claiming to be KEBS officials, as imposters are exploiting the bureau's mandate to extort manufacturers. Manufacturers can verify staff by requesting official ID and staff numbers, then texting the staff number with a hash sign to 20023 to confirm identity.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Experts at World Metrology Day 2026 commemoration warned that unreliable measurement systems in everyday products like bread, meat, and fuel lead to unfair trade, weak policies, and loss of public trust. Trusted, accurate measurements are essential for sound governance, market fairness, and strengthening economies across health, agriculture, energy, and consumer protection sectors.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →