Empowering Quality Higher Education
Networking QA practitioners and enthusiasts to drive continuous improvement across Kenyan universities.
About KuQAn
The Kenya Universities Quality Assurance Network (KuQAn) is a professional body that networks all Quality Assurance (QA) practitioners and enthusiasts across Kenya.
Formed and established under a constitution promulgated in 2014, KuQAn is fully registered by the Republic of Kenya under the Registration of Business Names Act (Cap 499, Section 14) as an association (Reg. No. BN/2016/410778).
KuQAn was established in consultation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Commission for University Education (CUE), and was officially launched on 28th April 2016 at a CUE-sponsored function.
Official Recognition
KuQAn is recognized regionally and internationally by leading quality assurance networks:
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East African Universities Quality Assurance Network (EAQAN) Fostering regional harmonization and quality standards across East Africa.
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International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) Connecting Kenyan QA practitioners with global best practices and benchmarks.
Vision
An internationally recognized network for the promotion of quality university education.
Mission
To contribute towards the pursuit, attainment, and continuous improvement in the delivery of quality teaching, learning, research, and community service through capacity building, networking, and benchmarking in university education.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our network and governance.
Quality
Upholding high standards across teaching, research, and institutional operations.
Integrity
Commitment to ethical practices, fairness, and accountability in QA evaluations.
Professionalism
Executing continuous capacity building and networking with competence and dedication.
Transparency
Promoting open communication, benchmarking, and shared QA criteria across member institutions.