KNQF 2025 Regulations Herald New Era in Skills Recognition and Education Reform
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By John Kariuki
Kenya has officially gazetted the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) Regulations 2025, a landmark development set to redefine how education and skills are assessed, validated, and recognized across the country.
At the heart of this achievement is Dr. Alice Kande, CEO of the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), whose leadership has been key in navigating the regulatory, institutional, and technical complexities that stood in the way.
The new regulations introduce a unified 10-level framework aligning all qualifications—from basic education to PhDs—into a single, transparent system. It allows for seamless learner progression and better alignment with both industry needs and international standards.
Dr. Kande has been a leading voice in pushing for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), ensuring that skills acquired outside formal schooling—through work, community service, or informal learning—can now be assessed and certified. This is particularly significant for skilled workers, artisans, and youth who were previously excluded from formal pathways.
“This is not just about academic papers. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and national development,” Dr. Kande said during the announcement.
The KNQF 2025 also brings in rigorous quality assurance standards and builds bridges with regional frameworks such as the East African Qualifications Framework and the African Continental Qualifications Framework, positioning Kenyan qualifications for cross-border recognition.
With these regulations in place, Kenya moves closer to a skills-based economy, where talent is recognized wherever it is found. Dr. Kande’s efforts now offer thousands of Kenyans a clear path to employment, further education, and social mobility.
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