The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has revised its Environmental Management System (EMS) and Auditing Management System (AMS) standards, requiring both local and foreign businesses in Kenya to seek additional certification. This move aims to ensure companies operate with greater accountability and ethics, aligning with international best practices and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) framework.

• The revised standards now incorporate ethical artificial intelligence guidelines, reflecting a global push to regulate AI use in business.
• KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari stated the updates are designed to encourage responsible business practices and build "brand Kenya."
• Beyond compliance, KEBS expects the new standards to reduce business costs through efficient operations and unlock cross-border market access, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).