STANDARDS UNDER PUBLIC REVIEW
The Kenya Bureau of Standards is in the process of reviewing the Kenya Standards as detailed in the attached list of Kenya Standards for Systematic Review.
We are therefore seeking views from potential users in respect of relevance and effectiveness of the attached standards in addressing current market needs, regulatory needs and scientific and technological development.
The Standards are available at the Kenya Bureau of Standards Information Centre.
- Food and Agriculture
- Textile and Leather
- Chemical
- Electrotechnical
- Mechanical
- Trade Affairs
- Civil
- Services
KEBS/TC 030(Biotechnology Technical Committee)
| Document Type: | Adoption Proposal | |
| Dates: | Circulation date | Closing date |
| 2026-03-06 | 2026-04-06 | |
| TC Secretary | This form shall be filled, signed and returned to Kenya Bureau of Standards for the attention of Agnes Mdzomba- mdzombaa@kebs.org | |
The Kenya Bureau of Standards intends to adopt the International Standards as detailed here below
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DKS 495_2024
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Cover Letter-DKS 495_2024 MENS UNDERWEAR SPECIFICATION
KS 495-2024-Public review draft
DKS 364_2024 WOVEN FABRIC
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT & DKS 3012_2024 CAP AND HAT SPECIFICATION
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DKS 3012_2024 CAP AND HAT SPECIFICATION
DKS 364_2024 WOVEN FABRIC Public review draft
Comment Template DKS 3012_2024
DEAS 1141-1, DEAS 1141-2, DEAS 1141-3, DEAS 1141-4, DEAS 1141-5, DEAS 1141-6, DEAS 1141-7
Development of the East African Standards has been necessitated by the need for harmonizing requirements governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is envisaged that through harmonized standardization, trade barriers that are encountered when goods and services are exchanged within the Community will be removed.
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Woven Bags made from natural fibers for cereals and pulses – Specification
This Kenya Standard was prepared by the Yarns and Fibers Technical Committee under the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee, and it is in accordance with the procedures of Kenya Bureau of Standards.
Cereals and pulses are generally packed in natural fibre bags. This standard has been prepared to meet the need to preserve the quality of the packed product and the need for constructional suitability of the bags. Since cereals/pulses have different densities and sizes, the standard addresses the common weights and the corresponding sizes of bags suitable for packing them. The strength of bags, being an important handling parameter, is also addressed in the standard.
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Yarn made from staple fibre
This Draft Kenya Standard has been prepared by the Yarns and Fibers Technical Committee in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau and is now being circulated for public comments.
The Committee would appreciate any comments on this Draft Standards, which should be submitted before 6th February 2024 using the attached template. It will also be appreciated if those who have no specific comments to make but find the draft standard generally acceptable can notify us accordingly.
Suggestions entailing amendments of the text should include wording preferred and the relevant clause number quoted against any comments made. This draft standard is subject to change and should not be referred to or used as a Kenya Standard. All correspondence pertaining to this draft standard should be addressed to the Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards for the attention of jwainaina@kebs.org
DEAS 354-2025, DEAS 886-2025, DEAS 931-2025, DEAS 934-2025 & DEAS 935-2025
Circulation Date: 14th January 2026
Closing Date: 15th March 2026
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DEAS 1312: 2025, DEAS 1311: 2025, DEAS 1313: 2025, DEAS 1314: 2025
Circulation Date: 27th February 2026
Closing Date: 29th April 2026
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- WDEAS 1312-2025-Solid waste management – Waste tyres
- DEAS 1314 -2025-Electrical and electronic waste management
- DEAS1311 -2025-Solid waste management – Non-hazardous waste
- DEAS 1313-2025-Solid waste – Management of health care waste
- FORM D EASC TC 031
DKS 662:2026
This Draft Kenya Standard has been prepared by the Electrical installations and distribution systems. Technical Committee in accordance with the procedures of the Bureau and is now being circulated for public comments.
Circulation Date: 12th March 2026
Closing Date: 15th May 2026
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DKS 452-2024-Stainless steel sinks for domestic purposes — Specification
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Appendix Y_Public Review DKS 452
DKS 452_2024-Stainless steel sinks for domestic purposes — Specification
DKS 3025
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DKS 2368-7, DKS 2368-4, DKS 3047, DKS 3048
Circulation Date: 12th March 2026
Closing Date: 11th May 2026
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- DKS 2368-4:2026 Academic quality assurance ― University education ― Part 4 External examining
- DKS 2368-7:2026 Academic quality assurance ― University education ― Part 7 Work-based and placement learning
- DKS 3048:2026 National Qualifications Framework — Quality assurance of qualifications
- DKS 3047:2026 National Qualifications Framework — Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (KCATS)
- Comments Template – DKS 3047-National qualification framework — Credit accumulation and transfer system — Requirements
- Comments Template – DKS 2368-7-Work-based and placement learning ― Requirements and guidelines
- Comments Template – DKS 2368-4-External examining ― Requirements and guidelines
- Comments Template – DKS 3048, National qualifications framework — Quality Assurance of Qualifications
- COVER LETTER FOR PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT STANDARDS