Kenya National Qualifications Authority-KNQA

The 1st National Qualifications Conference 2026 is here!

This three-day landmark event promises a shift in how qualifications can better support employability, labour mobility, inclusion, and skills development in Kenya.

This very informative and insightful piece in the Standard Newspaper provides a glimpse into the great discussion that's about to change Kenya's qualification ecosystem.

Qualifications conference to shape future of skills, education and employability Kenya is set to host a regional and international forum next week aimed at transforming how qualifications are defined, recognised and linked to employment.

The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) celebrates all mothers and mother figures.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals.

Happy Mother's Day!

We are honored to announce that Hon Julius K. Melly,CBS, MP, Member of Parliament for Tinderet Constituency & Chairman, Departmental Committee on Education, will be a featured speaker at the 1st National Qualifications Conference 2026!

As the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Education, Hon. Melly represents the very foundation of our journey. The KNQF Act 2014 began its life within the halls of the Committee on Education, and today, we see that legislative vision flourishing into a reality that standardizes and elevates Kenyan qualifications.

Join us as we reflect on this journey of "A Decade of Transformation and Reimagining Qualifications in Kenya."

We are honoured to host distinguished leaders, policymakers, education experts, industry stakeholders, development partners, and innovators at the 1st National Qualifications Conference 2026 as we celebrate a decade of transformation and reimagine the future of qualifications in Kenya.

Together, we are shaping a more skilled, competitive, and globally recognized workforce for Kenya and beyond.

𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 & 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁!

We are honoured to host distinguished leaders, policymakers, education experts, industry stakeholders, development partners, and innovators at the 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 as we celebrate a decade of transformation and reimagine the future of qualifications in Kenya.

Together, we are shaping a more skilled, competitive, inclusive, and globally recognized workforce for Kenya and beyond.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 12th – 14th May 2026
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Ole Sereni, Nairobi

"The maze has become a roadmap." 🗺️

In this thought leadership piece, the KNQA Director General/CEO, Dr. Alice Kande reflects on 10 years of transformation, from harmonizing technical and academic tracks to recognizing Jua Kali artisans through RPL. She also looks ahead to the next decade: CBC transitions, digital credentials, global portability, and private sector engagement.

This piece provides an insight into the upcoming 1st National Qualifications Conference 2026 scheduled for 12th - 14th May in Nairobi.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001547230/building-on-the-national-qualifications-framework-for-the-next-decade

Building on the National Qualifications framework for the next decade While Kenya's higher education was once threatened by "degree mills" focusing on churning out unrecognised qualifications, the NQD has become a vital tool for restoring global trust in our graduates.