Kenya joins Washington Accord, unlocks global opportunities for engineering graduates
Published on: June 15, 2025 10:11 (EAT)
Kenya’s delegation comprising representatives of the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals, Commission of University Education, engineering professional associations and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya at the International Engineering Alliance Meeting 2025 in Merida, Mexico. [Photo: Courtesy/Engineers Board of Kenya]
Kenya has officially acceded to the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory, marking a historic milestone for the country's engineering sector.
The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) made the announcement after the 2025 International Engineering Alliance Meeting held in Merida, Mexico.
According to EBK CEO Eng. Margaret Ogai, this development positions Kenyan-trained engineers to access global job markets without the need for retraining, aligning their qualifications with international standards.
It also opens the door for thousands of local engineering graduates to participate in engineering projects across the world with their credentials now recognized by fellow signatory countries.
The achievement follows years of coordinated efforts between the Engineers Board of Kenya and key stakeholders including engineering faculties across local universities — represented through the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals — the Commission for University Education, and professional engineering associations including the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
The EBK has been actively working with universities nationwide to validate and accredit engineering programs to ensure they meet international benchmarks, a move that ultimately paved the way for this global recognition.
