Ms. Agneta Wangui Waigwa is the Head of the Standards and Quality Assurance Department at the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), where she leads the development and implementation of national standards and frameworks that underpin the quality and integrity of qualifications. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Moi University and brings extensive experience in education systems development and quality assurance.
She has played a central role in the development and operationalization of key national policy frameworks, standards, and guidelines for qualifications in Kenya. Her work includes advancing the Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (KCATS), which supports learner progression, mobility, recognition of qualifications, and lifelong learning pathways.
Ms. Waigwa possesses strong technical expertise in the coding and classification of qualifications using the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) and the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) levels. She also leads quality assurance processes through monitoring, evaluation, and compliance checks to ensure effective implementation of KNQF tools and continuous improvement in the education and training sector.
Her notable contributions include supporting the development of the National Quality Assurance System for Qualifications, the National Assessment and Certification System, and the Kenya National Qualifications Classification Standard (KNQCS). She remains a key figure in strengthening qualifications systems and promoting high standards in education and training.
