The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) undertakes  Alignment and Validation of Qualifications into the KNQF awarded by Foreign Universities and Qualifications awarding bodies in accordance with Section10 (1) of KNQF Regulations 2018.  All applications must be done on the QAV Portal: qa.knqa.go.ke;

General Requirements for Alignment of Qualifications;

• 1. Applicant to upload clear certified copies of certificates and transcripts for the qualifications for which Alignment is sought. Also upload relevant certified copies of documents for qualifications of prior learning. The documents should be certified by an Advocate and Commissioner for oath (for Kenyan citizens); an Advocate and Notary public (for Foreigners); or the issuing institution;
• 2. Translation of all non-English Language certifications and academic transcripts prepared by a certified language translator. The translation must bear the official stamp / letter-head of the language translator;
• 3. National Identity Cards or Passports of Kenyan citizens, showing clear photograph of applicant, must be certified by an Advocate and Commissioner for Oaths;
• 4. Passports, work permits and visas submitted by foreigners and showing clear photograph of applicants, must be certified by an Advocate and Notary Public;
• 5. In case of name change, an affidavit should be attached;
• 6. For Post Graduate qualifications, applicants to provide a complete signature page in English as proof of research work and or project;
• 7.The payment prerequisite fee for: –

• Alignment Ksh 5000 per qualification for Kenyan Citizens and Ksh 10,000 for foreigners;
• Validation Ksh 1,000 per qualification for Kenyan Citizens and Ksh 3,000 for foreigners.

Please note that an additional service fee of Ksh.50 will be charged per transaction

Additional important information

• No original documents shall be submitted for evaluation
• KNQA only accepts provisional certificates or certificates of attestation on condition that it comes straight from the qualification awarding institution

Contact Us on:

• KNQA Reception: 0704982345
• QAV Department: 0769489319