Accreditations & Recognition

KNEC is mandated to conduct school and post-school examinations and assessments, certify learners, conduct research on educational assessment and advise government or any other institution on matters pertaining to assessments and examinations.

The TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC), established under the TVET Act of 2013, regulates the design, development, assessment, and certification of competency-based education and training (CBET) curricula in Kenya. It ensures quality by accrediting assessors, verifiers, and competence assessment centers, as well as setting examination standards for TVET trainees.

An Act of Parliament to provide for the training, registration and licensing of nutritionists and dieticians; to provide for the regulation of the standards, and practice of the profession; to ensure their effective participation in matters relating to nutrition and dietetics, and for connected purposes.

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is Kenya's national drug regulatory authority, established under Cap 244 to regulate the pharmacy profession, trade, and the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, and sale of drugs, chemical substances, medical devices, and health technologies. It ensures safety, efficacy, and quality standards

The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) is the national regulatory body in Kenya mandated to supervise and control the training, practice, business, and employment of medical laboratory professionals. Established under the Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Act (Cap 253A), its primary goal is to ensure high standards and protect public health.

It Regulates the standards of nursing and midwifery education, training, and professional practice in Kenya to ensure public safety

The Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK) is the professional body that regulates the conduct, ethics, and professional standards of medical radiographers in Kenya. It ensures that its members—professionals who use medical imaging like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs—adhere to a strict code of ethics to guarantee patient safety and high-quality healthcare.

Regulates the training, licensing, and practice of medicine, dentistry, and community oral health in Kenya

It is the primary regulatory body responsible for overseeing the practice and training of physiotherapists in Kenya. Established under the Physiotherapists Act No. 20 of 2014, its central mandate is to protect public health and safety by ensuring high standards of professional competence and ethical conduct.

The Clinical Officers Council (COC) in Kenya regulates the training, registration, licensing, and professional practice of clinical officers. It sets educational standards, accredits training institutions, maintains a practitioners' register, issues licenses, ensures professional conduct, and registers health facilities owned by clinical officers.

It regulates the following: Professional Licensing: Registration and licensing of all health records and information managers. Education Standards: Accreditation of training institutions and approval of syllabuses. Professional Conduct: Enforcement of ethical standards and disciplinary measures. Examinations: Administration of proficiency exams for registration. Practice Guidelines: Oversight of professional practice in both public and private sectors.

HELB (Higher Education Loans Board) regulates: Loan Awards: Sets the criteria, terms, and policies for issuing student loans, bursaries, and scholarships. Repayment: Controls interest rates (4% for undergrads), monthly recovery, and penalties for late payments. Employer Compliance: Mandates that employers deduct and remit loan repayments from staff. Legal Enforcement: Holds the power to prosecute defaulters or those providing false information. Internal Governance: Regulates its own administrative proceedings and data handling under the HELB Act.

Regulates the training sector by accrediting institutions, registering trainers, and approving curriculum