Introduction:
Setting up a laboratory in Kenya—whether for a school, hospital, food processor, or research facility—requires more than just acquiring equipment. To be fully operational and certified, your lab must meet certain structural, technical, and legal standards.
🔹 Step-by-Step Guide
1. Define the Purpose of the Lab
Clearly identify the function of your lab (e.g., food testing, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical research). This determines equipment types, layout, and certification requirements.
2. Identify a Compliant Location
Select a location with:
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Reliable water and electricity
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Adequate ventilation and drainage
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Proper waste disposal options
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Accessibility for staff and deliveries
3. Design and Layout Planning
Work with technical experts to plan the lab layout, ensuring:
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Separation of clean/dirty zones
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Ergonomic placement of benches and fume hoods
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Space for future expansion
4. Equipment Procurement
Purchase high-quality lab equipment from certified suppliers. Jumbo Scientific Consultants offers:
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Analytical instruments
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Centrifuges, microscopes
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Reagents and lab consumables
5. Installation & Setup
Professional installation ensures compliance with safety standards and proper calibration.
6. Staff Training
Train your team on:
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Equipment operation and care
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Safety and waste handling
7. Regulatory Certification
Apply for required permits, such as:
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KEBS Quality Certification
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NEMA Environmental Licensing
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KMLTTB (For medical labs)
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FSSC 22000 or ISO 9001:2015, if applicable
8. Document Everything
Develop food safety system certification (FSSC), documents including SOPs, food safety manuals, work instructions, Preliquisite Propgrams (PRP’s) and other relevant documents.
✅ Conclusion
With proper planning, sourcing, training, and licensing, you can establish a compliant and effective lab in Kenya. Jumbo Scientific Consultants offers end-to-end support—from equipment supply to certification training.
📩 Need help setting up your lab? Contact us now.