Kenyan Higher Education-related Organizations

Government Regulatory Organizations

This uniRank category encompasses all federal, national, state or local government bodies and agencies that are responsible for recognizing, overseeing, regulating and/or funding higher education institutions. Examples of such government regulatory organizations included in this uniRank category are Ministries of Higher Education, Departments of Higher Education and other similar government bodies with the authority and responsibility to govern the higher education sector.

Overview

The Ministry of Education of Kenya is the principal government agency responsible for formulating and implementing national education policies, standards, and curricula across all levels of education. Operating under ... learn more

Accreditation and Quality Evaluation Organizations

This uniRank category includes public or private entities responsible for assessing and evaluating the quality, standards and performance of higher education institutions as a whole or of their specific programmes. Accreditation organisations typically have established criteria and guidelines that institutions must meet to be accredited. These criteria often cover areas such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, student services, infrastructure, governance and educational outcomes. The evaluation process usually involves self-assessment by the institution, peer reviews, site visits and documentation reviews. Accreditation is generally granted for a specific period and institutions must undergo periodic reviews to maintain the accredited status of the institution or its programmes. Quality evaluation organisations, also known as quality assurance agencies or quality councils, are similarly responsible for evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of educational institutions and programs. They often assess institutions based on factors such as educational outcomes, faculty qualifications, research output, student support services, infrastructure and compliance with legal and ethical standards. Both accreditation and quality evaluation organisations may operate at the national, regional or international level. The evaluations conducted by these organisations serve multiple purposes. They provide information to prospective students, employers and other stakeholders about the quality and credibility of institutions or programmes. Additionally, these evaluations help institutions identify areas for improvement and implement measures to enhance quality. It is worth noting that accreditation and quality evaluation organisations can vary in their structures, methodologies and specific areas of focus. Different countries and regions may have their own accrediting bodies or quality assurance agencies, each with distinct frameworks and evaluation processes.

Overview

The Commission for University Education (CUE) is Kenya’s statutory body responsible for regulating university education. Established by Parliament under the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012, CUE licenses, accredits, i ... learn more

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