Pursuant to section 8 (1) of the Statutory Instruments Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry notifies the general public that a Regulatory Impact Statement on the proposed Kenya Accreditations Service (Fees) Regulations, 2025, has been prepared to assess the impact of the Regulations on the community and businesses.

The Regulations seek to:

• Establish a clear and predictable fees regime for accreditation and related services.
• Ensure cost recovery and financial sustainability of the Kenya Accreditation Service.
• Promote fairness, transparency and non-discrimination in charging of fees.
• Support national, regional and international trade through credible accreditation services.