The Kenya Bureau of Standards has approved two new standards on management practices to boost businesses’ capacity to respond to the Covid-19 protocols. This is as a way to strengthen resilience and continuity among businesses and organisations. Kenya Standards KS ISO 22301:2019 and KS ISO 22392:2020 aim to enhance organisations’ ability to recognise disruptive changes in an environment and adjust to them. The standards come on the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic which has had a negative economic impact on the economy and businesses, with 1.7 million people rendered jobless according to the Kenya National Bureau Statistics (KNBS). Njiraini said the implementation of these standards will help businesses withstand the unintended shocks of disruptions, adapt to change and overcome crises and disruptions.

Source: The Star May 10, 2021 08:48 UTC