Esther Ngari’s Leadership Takes Kenya to the ISO Council

Kenya’s election to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Council for the 2027–2029 term is a major milestone for the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and a powerful reflection of the growing stature of Kenya’s standards leadership.

At the centre of this achievement is KEBS Director General **Esther Ngari**, whose leadership has continued to strengthen Kenya’s engagement and visibility within the international standards community.

Kenya, through KEBS, secured election to the ISO Council under Group 4 after a competitive contest involving five countries, earning the opportunity to continue contributing to the leadership and governance of the global standards system.

The achievement is a strong vote of confidence in Kenya’s standards institutions and the relationships built through sustained engagement with ISO and its members.

Under Ngari’s stewardship, KEBS has continued to position Kenya as an active and credible voice in conversations around quality, standards, conformity assessment, trade and consumer protection.

Her leadership has also given the Bureau renewed visibility at major international standards forums, where Kenya continues to engage with countries and institutions on issues shaping the future of global trade and quality infrastructure.

The ISO Council role provides Kenya with an important platform to bring its experience, expertise and perspectives to international decision-making at a time when standards are increasingly central to innovation, sustainability, technology and global commerce.

For Esther Ngari, the milestone represents more than an institutional achievement. It is a reflection of the confidence that Kenya has earned within the international standards community.

It also demonstrates the value of consistent engagement, professionalism and strategic partnerships in elevating Kenya’s voice on the global stage.

The Paris milestone therefore offers KEBS another reason to celebrate its growing international profile — and provides further recognition of Ngari’s steady leadership at the helm of the standards body.

Kenya has earned its seat at the table, and Esther Ngari has provided the leadership to ensure the country is ready to contribute.