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Answers to the questions we hear most about Alignment and Validation.
Validation is authenticating an award of an academic credential.
Alignment means determining the position of a qualification on the KNQF.
A registered qualification is one that is listed on the Kenya National Qualifications Framework by the Authority.
Genuine qualifications can only be issued by an education and training provider if:
- The institution is accredited and mandated to award the qualification. Always check the credentials of your institution — it should be registered and mandated to award qualifications by the relevant accrediting bodies in the country.
- The qualification is registered on the KNQF.
- A Kenyan with a foreign qualification.
- A foreigner with a foreign qualification.
- A Kenyan or a foreigner with a local qualification from a qualification-awarding body not registered on the KNQF.
- Corporate bodies that need clarification on the qualifications of prospective employees or existing employees.
- Universities and TVET institutions seeking clarification on how to admit foreign and local system qualifications.
| Service | Applicant | Fee (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment of qualifications | Kenyan citizens | 5,000/= |
| Alignment of qualifications | Foreign nationals | 10,000/= |
| Validation of qualification | Kenyan citizens | 1,000/= |
| Validation of qualification | Foreign citizens | 3,000/= |
Payment details
Payment of all fees for services offered by KNQA shall be deposited to the bank account below.
Account nameKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
BankKenya Commercial Bank Ltd
BranchMoi Avenue
Account number1208626825