About KASNEB
Our Legal Framework
KASNEB was established as a state corporation under the National Treasury and Planning by the Government of Kenya on 24th July 1969.
The establishment and operations of KASNEB are governed by the following main Acts:
- The Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 (which repealed the Accountants Act, Cap 531 of 1977).
- The Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988.
- The Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No. 13 of 2015.
Our Mandate
The mandate of KASNEB is the:
- Development of syllabuses
- Conduct of post professional, professional, diploma and certificate examinations and certification of candidates in accountancy, finance, fraud, investigation, credit, governance and management, information technology and related disciplines;
- Promotion of qualifications nationally, regionally and internationally
- Accreditation of relevant training institutions in liaison with the ministry in charge of education
