Council Members

Ms. Thiiru is currently serving as Head of procurement. She holds a Diploma in Supplies Chain Management and Advanced Certificate in Supplies management. She is a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.

Ms. Waigwa is in charge of the Standards and Quality Assurance. She was appointed to the position in March 2025. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education (Educational Policies & Curriculum Development at KCA University. She holds a Bachelors of Education, Arts English Literature from Moi University. She successfully completed the Supervisory Skills Course from Kenya School of Government.

Mr. Biegon is in charge of Strategy, Planning and Performance Management Department at the Authority. He was appointed in May 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior Strategic Planning Officer under the Planning, Research, Outreach, and Policy Department. Alfrick is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Project Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Maasai Mara University. He successfully completed the Supervisory Skills Course from Kenya School of Government.

CPA Mwangi is currently serving Ag. Deputy Director, Finance & Accounts. He holds a Master of Commerce in Finance from Strathmore University, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting Option) from Kampala International University and is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya. He is a member of ICPAK and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in good standing and a graduate of Senior Management Course (KSG).

CPA Michael Njogu is in Charge of the Internal Audit Directorate. He holds a Bachelors of Commerce in Finance, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He is also a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). He is a graduate of Senior Management Course (KSG)

Ivey Koin is in charge of Corporate Communications at the Authority. She was appointed to the position in August 2023. She previously served in the Registration Accreditation and Documentation department and the Planning, Research, Outreach, and Policy department at the Authority. She holds a Master’s degree in Digital Journalism from The Aga Khan University and a Bachelor’s in Communication and Journalism from Moi University. Ivey is registered and accredited by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and is a member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK). Before joining KNQA, Ivey was a Social Media editor and web content curator at the Nation Media Group (Daily Nation). She also formerly served at the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).
Ivey serves as the Vice Chair of various Committees including; the RPL Launch and Planning Communications Committee and the KNQA Staff Welfare Association

James Tegeret is serving as Deputy Director, National Qualifications Framework- Registration & Accreditation. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Technology Education from Moi University. He has vast experience in teaching having taught for over 24 years in various institutions where he rose to the rank of a Deputy Principal. He later joined the Directorate of Technical Education in the Ministry of Education as Deputy Director, Technical Education. Tegeret has attended Strategic Leadership Development Program course and is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technologist and Technicians (IET).

Vincent Koech is the Deputy Director, National Qualifications Framework-National Qualifications Database. He holds an MSc. in Computer from UoN and BSc. ICT from JKUAT. With over 15 years’ experience in the field of ICT, his professional career development includes MCITP, CCNA, QMS, ISMS, M&E & ToT.  In the ICT Department he is tasked with the management of hardware, software, systems, networks, databases, firewalls and cloud services. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology and has taught at several Universities including JKUAT, TUK, MKU and Kisii University. He spends most of his time strategizing around Artificial Intelligence, BIG Data, Block chain Technology, Cloud Computing and Internet of Things.

Dr. Winnie Bulimo is the Director, National Qualifications Framework- Standards, Alignment & Validation. She also oversees Policy & registration and Strategy, Planning, Partnerships and QMS.  She holds a doctorate degree in Educational Planning and Management from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, a Masters in Educational Planning and Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Dr. Bulimo is a member of Education Management Society of Kenya. Prior to joining KNQA, Dr. Bulimo worked as a Regional Training Coordinator at Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) and later joined TVET sector and served at the position of Deputy Director Technical Education.

Anne Rita Mwaniki is the Deputy Director, Human Resource and Development at KNQA. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Development, Bachelor of Business Management in Human Resource Management, Certified Human Resource Professional Course (CHRP-K), Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management, Diploma in Personnel Management. She is a member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).

She is a Seasoned Human Resource Practitioner with over twelve years of active experience. An Outstanding Performer in Talent Management within Private and Public sectors. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements in People and Culture Management. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. She processes an array of skills including, Human Resources development, Human resources administration, Human resource laws, Staffing Resource Management, Human relations skills, Eloquent, Broadminded and Cosmopolitan. She is a member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), (2007) to date.