How long does ISO 9001 implementation usually take?

Most ISO 9001 projects run between 8 and 16 weeks depending on process maturity, documentation readiness, and team availability.

Can you help us prepare for the stage 1 and stage 2 audits?

Yes. We guide your team through documentation review, internal audits, corrective actions, and mock preparation before each external audit stage.

Will ISO 9001 add too much process overhead?

Our approach is practical. We design controls that support daily operations and customer quality outcomes rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

What is the first step for ISO 14001 compliance?

We begin with an environmental aspect and impact review, then prioritize legal obligations, objectives, and controls aligned to your operations.

Do you support legal and regulatory environmental mapping?

Yes. We help identify applicable environmental requirements, create obligation registers, and set monitoring methods for ongoing compliance.

Can ISO 14001 integrate with our existing quality system?

Absolutely. We design an integrated structure so environment and quality controls operate through one coordinated management framework.

How do you improve safety culture during ISO 45001 projects?

We combine leadership engagement, hazard identification routines, worker participation methods, and incident response workflows to build adoption.

Do you provide risk assessments and safe work procedure support?

Yes. We facilitate risk assessments, control implementation, documented procedures, and evidence tracking to strengthen audit readiness.

Can you train supervisors and internal auditors?

Yes. We deliver role-based training for supervisors, HSE teams, and internal auditors so competence is embedded across the organization.

Is ISO 27001 suitable for mid-sized organizations?

Yes. ISO 27001 scales well for mid-sized organizations when the information security scope and risk treatment plan are clearly defined.

Do you help with risk assessment and statement of applicability?

Yes. We support asset identification, threat and vulnerability analysis, risk treatment planning, and SoA development aligned to your context.

Can we combine ISO 27001 with existing policies and controls?

Yes. We align your existing governance, policy, and technical controls to ISO 27001 requirements to avoid duplicate effort and preserve continuity.

What types of organizations need ISO 22000?

ISO 22000 applies to any organization in the food chain — manufacturers, processors, cold-chain operators, logistics providers, and retailers where food safety is non-negotiable.

How does ISO 22000 relate to HACCP?

ISO 22000 integrates HACCP principles into a full management system framework, combining hazard analysis with operational discipline, monitoring, and continual improvement.

Can ISO 22000 help us access export markets?

Yes. Certification demonstrates internationally recognized food safety controls, which is increasingly required by major retailers, export markets, and procurement frameworks.

What does ISO 22301 cover?

ISO 22301 provides a framework for business continuity management — identifying critical operations, building recovery plans, and developing the capability to respond to disruptions before they occur.

Which industries benefit most from ISO 22301?

Financial services, telecoms, healthcare, logistics, and any organization with contractual uptime obligations or where disruption has consequences that outlast the event itself.

Do you support business impact assessments?

Yes. We facilitate business impact assessments, critical process prioritization, recovery planning, and simulation testing to ensure your continuity plans work under pressure.

Who needs ISO 18788 certification?

ISO 18788 is designed for private security companies and organizations deploying security services who need to demonstrate accountability to clients, regulators, and international procurement standards.

Does ISO 18788 cover human rights compliance?

Yes. The standard specifically addresses human rights, ethical conduct, accountability, and risk management as core components of responsible security operations management.

Can you implement ISO 18788 for field-based security teams?

Yes. We build practical controls your security teams can maintain under field conditions — not just compliance documents for auditors but systems that work in real operations.

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LaStrats Management Solutions Limited is a professional consultancy firm specializing in implementation of ISO standards, HSE statutory compliance and organizational performance improvement.

We partner with organizations across Kenya, East Africa and beyond to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve internationally recognized management systems that enhance operational efficiency, minimize risk exposure and strengthen organizational competitive advantage.

Our approach is practical, results-driven, and tailored to each client's unique operational environment. We go beyond preparing organizations for certification—we develop management systems that are effective, sustainable, and fully integrated into day-to-day operations.

We go beyond preparing organizations for certification — we develop management systems that are effective, sustainable, and fully integrated into day-to-day operations.

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Core Services

What we do

Choose focused support where your team needs the biggest compliance and performance lift.

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ISO Consultancy

We guide organizations through all stages of ISO implementation and certification support — from gap analysis through to certification and continual improvement.

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Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

DOSHS and NEMA audits, compliance gap assessments, legal register development, and practical monitoring systems for sustained adherence.

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Industries We Support

We tailor compliance implementation to sector realities, operational risk, and audit pressure unique to each environment.

Construction and engineering site operations

Sector 01

Engineering & Construction

Quality systems, safety management, environmental compliance, and process controls for project-driven operations.

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Manufacturing & Industrial Firms

Quality consistency, process control, supplier compliance, and shop-floor audit readiness.

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Telecommunications infrastructure and systems

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Telecommunication Companies

Information controls, scalable governance, service reliability, and process maturity for high-availability operations.

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Food processing and distribution operations

Sector 04

Food Processing & Distribution

Food safety management, HACCP implementation, supply chain traceability, and audit readiness for food chain operators.

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Security Service Providers

Security operations management, ISO 18788 compliance, risk governance, and accountability frameworks.

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Trading & Supply Chain Organizations

Multi-site process alignment, supplier compliance, service reliability, and documented control across trading operations.

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Logistics Service Providers

Multi-site process alignment, service reliability, and documented control across operations.

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ICT & Technology Companies

Information security controls, scalable governance, and process maturity for growing delivery teams.

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Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations Sector

Quality management, client delivery consistency, and process discipline for service-based organizations.

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Healthcare & Medical Institutions

Patient safety workflows, compliance discipline, traceability, and continual quality improvement.

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Educational institution and learning environment

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Educational Institutions

Quality management systems, policy compliance, and performance assurance for institutions delivering educational services.

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Government Agencies & Parastatals

Transparent controls, policy compliance, and performance assurance for accountable service delivery.

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We partner with organisations across Kenya, East Africa and beyond — from engineering firms and healthcare institutions to ICT companies and government agencies — delivering ISO implementation support and management system programmes that drive lasting operational performance.

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