The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is privileged to walk with Egerton University as it takes a significant step in strengthening the integrity and visibility of its academic programs through a high-level engagement held from March 30โ31. The workshop focused on the registration of the Universityโs qualifications onto the National Qualifications Database (NQD).
The strategic session brought together key leaders from across the higher education sector, including Dr. Alice Kande-Gakio, Director General/CEO of KNQA; Hon. Stanley Kiptis, Chairperson of the KNQA Council; Dr. Carol Hunja, Secretary at the State Department of Higher Education & Research; Prof. Bernard Aduda, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Egerton University; Dr. Eunice Marete, representing the Commission for University Education (CUE); and Prof. Mwanarusi Saidi, Registrar at Egerton University. Faculty, Deans and technical teams also participated, alongside the KNQA technical team led by Dr. Winnie Bulimo, Director of Policy & Registration.
The National Qualifications Database serves as the countryโs central repository for verified and credible qualifications. Inclusion of Egerton Universityโs programmes marks a critical milestone that will:
โข Enhance visibility by strengthening the global recognition and credibility of Egerton University graduates.
โข Safeguard data integrity by protecting the qualifications ecosystem from fraud and falsified certificates.
โข Support evidence-based policy by contributing to a robust, data-driven education system.
The workshop registered a total of 214 programs offered at Egerton University as National Qualifications. This collaboration stresses a shared commitment to building a globally competitive qualifications framework that empowers Kenyan graduates to thrive in the competitive global labour market.
The inevitability with which the education landscape becomes increasingly global and competitive is a crucial incentive for all institutions to take proactive steps to align with the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). Registration in the NQD is a strategic imperative for safeguarding institutional credibility, protecting graduates, promoting integrity, quality assurance, and enhancing international recognition.
In line with KNQF ACT Cap. 214 & KNQF Regulations, 2025; all institutions with a legal mandate to train, assess and award qualifications are required to register in the NQD. This would reduce the risk of their graduates being vulnerable to diminished recognition and exposure in both local and global job markets. The rewards are a strengthened trust in Kenyaโs education system, enhanced transparency, and ensuring that every credible certificate truly counts.
