Accreditation Guidelines
The accreditation process will be guided by the tenets of fairness, integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement with a focus on rigorous application of standards and rules. The successful implementation of the accreditation exercise is also premised on a culture of trust between kasneb and the training institution being accredited.
The product of accreditation will be a formal and public acknowledgement by kasneb through certification, of a training institution’s continuing capacity to provide effective learning programmes and services based on set standards.
| TYPE | APPLICATION FEES (KSH) | APPLICATION FEES (USD) | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Accreditation | 10,000 | 200 | Eighteen (18) Months |
| Full Accreditation | 40,000 | 600 | Five (5) Years |
| Renewal of Accreditation | $10.00 | 450 | Five (5) Years |
The effectiveness of the accreditation process will depend on the acceptance by training institutions of certain responsibilities, including involvement in and commitment to the accreditation process.
Training institutions are expected to uphold the principle of integrity when providing information to kasneb, disclosing their accreditation status to the public and other parties and generally in all matters relating to their operations and decisions. In this respect, evidence of withholding information, providing inaccurate information to the public, failing to provide timely and accurate information to kasneb, or failing to conduct an accurate and complete self-assessment and other similar practices may be interpreted as lack of full commitment to integrity. Failure of a training institution to fully adhere to the principle of integrity may result in non-consideration of the institution for accreditation or loss of accreditation.
Accredited training institutions or those in the process of being evaluated for accreditation, are expected to notify kasneb of any changes that may affect their accreditation status. Where a training institution modifies or expands its scope in relation to kasneb courses and other programmes offered, changes the nature of its affiliation or its ownership, or merges with another institution, a substantive reassessment may be required. If an institution is unsure as to whether a change is substantive in nature, it should contact kasneb for advice.
Training institutions are expected to dedicate themselves to continuously enhance the quality of their teaching, physical facilities and other services available to their students. This calls for institutional commitment to the concept of quality enhancement through continuous assessment and improvement.
Training institutions shall ensure that their training programmes are complemented by support structures and resources that allow for the holistic growth and development of their students.
Training institutions accredited by kasneb are expected to maintain good working relationships and cooperate with other recognised accrediting bodies and regulatory agencies. Where another recognised accrediting body or regulatory agency revokes its accreditation or recognition respectively, or places the training institution under investigation or probation, then the training institution concerned shall immediately report that action to kasneb.
