• KNQA acting Director General Alice Kande said the move to review the policy will align it with global and national agendas.
• She said the validation of the revised draft of RPL Policy Framework is not just a symbolic achievement but a testament to Kenya’s commitment to excellence.
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Education experts are set to embark on an exercise to review the policy framework on the recognition of prior learning (RPL) and differentiated unit cost report.
The three-day validation exercise will begin on Wednesday and will be presided over by Education CS Ezekiel Machogu.
The review is to align the policy to the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (Beta).
Among the key documents being validated include the RPL implementation guidelines, RPL tools and instruments.
The experts are drawn from the Ministry of Education, Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA), National Industrial Training Institute (Nita), Technical Vocational Education Training Authority (TVETA) and Council of Governors.
KNQA acting Director General Alice Kande said the move to review the policy will align it with global and national agendas.
“We undertook the task of realigning our policy framework. We understood that our policies should not exist in isolation but should seamlessly integrate with the broader vision of our government, aligning with the National Economic Agenda and the Bottom-Up Transformation Agenda—a vision that champions inclusivity, empowerment, and the enhancement of our nation's human capital,” Kande said.
“We are therefore acutely aware of the global megatrends that are reshaping industries and societies worldwide.”
She said the validation of the revised draft of the RPL Policy Framework is not just a symbolic achievement but a testament to Kenya’s commitment to excellence and its unwavering dedication to the betterment of society.
“This revised framework is not merely a document. It is a promise to our citizens that their skills and experiences matter and that education is a lifelong journey that respects their unique pathways," Kande said.
"It is a promise to our nation that we are aligning ourselves with the winds of change, embracing innovation, and fostering an environment where every citizen can thrive."
The Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER) recommended the implementation and awareness of RPL policy and Credit Accumulation and Transfer Systems (CATS) in Kenya.
“We recommend the development of a framework for linkages among TVETs to remove duplications and create centres of excellence based on niche,” the report reads.
The move is to provide a framework for recognition of skills through the award of certificates, based on competence to better enable them to participate in various economic opportunities.