Kenya Provisional Signatory of Washington Accord

Kenya has taken a major step forward in advancing the global competitiveness of its engineering profession. In June 2025, the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) was granted provisional signatory status in the prestigious Washington Accord—an international agreement that recognizes the equivalency of accredited engineering programs. This achievement affirms that Kenya’s engineering education standards are aligning with global benchmarks, enabling graduates from Kenyan universities to be more easily recognized for professional roles abroad. The recognition is also a strong endorsement of Kenya’s commitment to quality assurance in higher education and follows years of reform and capacity building within EBK, including a shift toward outcome-based education and rigorous external evaluations of local engineering programs.

This milestone opens new doors for Kenyan engineers, who have often faced barriers to international mobility and recognition. By securing this status, Kenya positions its engineering workforce to contribute more effectively to global infrastructure, innovation, and development projects. “Our aim has always been to ensure that Kenyan engineering graduates are not only competitive locally but also globally,” said EBK CEO Eng. Margaret Ogai. “This move toward Washington Accord recognition is a critical part of our mission.” As Kenya continues working toward full signatory status, this achievement represents not only validation of local efforts but also a step toward greater opportunity for Kenya’s next generation of engineers.