Unlocking Global Engineering Opportunities for Kenya: Implications of Global Accreditation of Engineering Programs

CEO , Engineering Board of Kenya , Eng. Margaret Ogai at the official launch of Zutari Kenya at Mercure Hotel , which will operate as the East African market hub for the South African-based infrastructure and engineering advisory firm on 6th July 2023 [David Gichuru,Standard]

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is mandated to recognise engineering programs offered both locally and internationally to ensure they meet global standards. As Kenya continues to position itself as a regional and global hub for innovation, infrastructure, and sustainable development, the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has made bold strides toward aligning its engineering education and professional frameworks with international standards. A historic milestone is on the horizon: Kenya is set to accede to Provisional Membership of the Washington Accord in June 2025, following a successful mentorship and assessment process.

The Washington Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that recognises the substantial equivalence of engineering degree programs accredited by its signatories. It allows for the global mobility of engineering graduates, meaning Kenyan engineers trained in locally accredited programs will be eligible to work, register, or pursue further studies in other signatory countries without undergoing extensive requalification.