Sunday, October 27, 2024 – The Kenyan government has directed all training institutions nationwide to register their qualifications with the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), warning that certificates will not be issued without prior registration.
TVET Principal Secretary, Dr. Esther Muoria, emphasized that
this policy will be implemented through the Policy Framework for the
Accreditation System on Qualifications.
The framework will govern the registration process for
awarding institutions and their qualifications.
“With the establishment of the Kenya National Learners
Records Database, the accreditation system will streamline the registration of
qualifications, helping to combat fraudulent certifications,” said Dr. Muoria
during a workshop in Machakos County to develop national accreditation
standards.
So far, over 30 higher learning institutions, including
universities, have registered their qualifications with the Kenya National
Learners Record Database (KNLRD), which is managed by KNQA.
The system aims to
eliminate fake qualifications by ensuring only accredited institutions onboard
their qualifications.
Dr. Muoria lauded the support of sector regulators like
TVET Authority and the Commission for University Education in this effort.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
