Check if a qualification or awarding institution is registered (National Qualifications Database)
Kenya National Qualifications Authority · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Search the KNQA National Qualifications Database (knqd.knqa.go.ke) under "Registered QABs" or "Registered Qualifications" to see if an institution or course is registered. Checking an individual graduate's certificate is not yet open to the public.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online on the KNQA National Qualifications Database (knqd.knqa.go.ke)
Steps
- Open the National Qualifications Database at knqd.knqa.go.ke. It is the official central record of qualifications in Kenya.
- To check an institution, open "Registered QABs" and filter by type: university, national polytechnic, professional exam body, foreign body and others.
- To check a course, open "Registered Qualifications" and search by institution type or institution. You must pick at least one search option.
Watch out
- You can't yet look up one person's certificate here. KNQA is still uploading graduate records. Instead submit the certificate on qa.knqa.go.ke for validation, or email ict@knqa.go.ke to ask for access.
Who can apply
- Anyone: employers, institutions and learners. The registered lists are public.
Official sources (5)
- National Qualifications Database (NQD) knqd.knqa.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Services knqd.knqa.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Find a registered QAB knqd.knqa.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Find a qualification knqd.knqa.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Graduates Records Database knqd.knqa.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026