KEBS wins regional trade award at East Africa construction ceremony
The Mt Kenya Times 
Eng. Zacharia Lukorito, director for standards development and trade, accepted the award on behalf of KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari at the ceremony.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has been recognised for its work in product certification and trade standards, with a senior official receiving the accolade on behalf of the agency.
By John Kariuki
The Kenya Bureau of Standards received the Outstanding Excellence in Regional Trade Standards and Product Certification Leadership Award at the East Africa Building and Construction Awards 2026 on Friday, adding regional recognition to what the agency describes as years of institutional reform.
Eng. Zacharia Lukorito, director for standards development and trade, accepted the award on behalf of KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari at the ceremony.
KEBS said the recognition reflects its work in harmonising standards, facilitating cross-border trade, and strengthening consumer protection through quality assurance. The agency has in recent years sought to align Kenyan product certification systems with regional and international frameworks, including those of the East African Community.
The EAC’s broader trade integration agenda relies heavily on harmonised standards and mutual recognition of quality systems among member states — areas in which KEBS has positioned itself as an active participant.
Ngari, who has led the agency through a period of institutional restructuring, was not present at the ceremony. KEBS did not immediately provide a statement from her on the award.
The agency says it continues to work with manufacturers, exporters, and regulators to ensure Kenyan products meet quality benchmarks for both domestic and export markets.
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