Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about KuQAn membership, registration fees, training programs, and official accreditation.
+ Is KuQAn registered?
KuQAn is fully registered by the Republic of Kenya under the Registration of Business Names Act (Cap 499, Section 14) as an association with Reg. No. BN/2016/410778. Registration was done in consultation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Commission for University Education (CUE).
+ How to become a member of KuQAn?
KuQAn has three primary membership categories tailored to individual QA professionals, higher learning institutions, and key educational stakeholders:
- Individual Membership: Open to trained Quality Assurance practitioners, QA officers in CUE-recognized universities, and QA experts.
- Institutional Membership: Open to public and private universities in Kenya and other degree-awarding institutions recognized by the CUE.
- Associate Membership: Open to industry partners, external stakeholders, and organizations involved in quality enhancement in higher education.
+ What are the KuQAn membership registration fees and annual subscriptions?
Fees depend on your designated membership category as outlined below:
| Membership Category | Registration Fee (KES) | Annual Subscription (KES) |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Membership | KES 3,000 | KES 2,000 |
| Associate Membership | KES 4,000 | KES 3,000 |
| Institutional Membership | KES 15,000 | KES 10,000 |
+ What are the benefits of joining KuQAn?
Members enjoy exclusive professional development, networking, and institutional benchmarking advantages including:
- Professional Accreditation: Receive an official KuQAn Professional Association Certificate.
- Capacity Building: Access fully funded or sponsored individual trainings, workshops, and Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/CBE) seminars.
- Institutional Networking: Annual general meetings, cross-university benchmarking sessions, and joint QA research opportunities.
- Consultancy Opportunities: Qualification for engagement as a trainer or quality auditor in national and regional quality initiatives.
+ Is KuQAn affiliated with international quality assurance networks?
Yes. KuQAn is officially recognized and collaborates with regional and global quality assurance umbrella bodies, including:
- EAQAN – East African Universities Quality Assurance Network
- INQAAHE – International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education
- CUE – Commission for University Education (Kenya)
+ How can I pay my registration or annual subscription fees?
Payments can be made directly into the official KuQAn bank account. Account details, bank code, and branch info can be downloaded from our official KuQAn Account Details PDF on the Resources page, or obtained directly by emailing [email protected].
+ Does KuQAn organize annual training workshops and conferences?
Yes! KuQAn organizes regular national Quality Assurance and Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) workshops hosted by various member universities across Kenya. These sessions focus on curriculum benchmarking, institutional audits, e-learning standards, and research in quality assurance.
+ Where can I get the registration form?
You can download the official KuQAn Membership Registration Form PDF from the Downloads & Resources section on our website or request a copy via email at [email protected].