The University recently hosted a high-level regional training workshop on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Standards for engineering lecturers and university staff, organized by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) through the Engineering Accreditation Committee (EAC). The three-day workshop brought together participants from universities across the Rift Valley Region to strengthen engineering education and align academic programmes with internationally recognized accreditation standards and the requirements of the Washington Accord.

The training forms part of Kenya’s national strategy towards attaining full signatory status to the Washington Accord by 2029, a milestone that will enhance the international recognition, mobility, and employability of Kenyan engineering graduates.
The workshop focused on key areas including curriculum alignment, programme accreditation, graduate attributes, assessment methodologies, quality assurance systems, and institutional preparedness for Outcome-Based Education implementation. Participants were also taken through practical sessions on Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs), Programme Outcomes (POs), Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), curriculum mapping, accreditation documentation, and continuous quality improvement processes.

Speaking during the opening session, the Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance), who represented the Vice-Chancellor, emphasized the strategic role of engineering education in driving industrialization, infrastructure development, innovation, and economic transformation. He noted that universities must continuously align their programmes with global standards to ensure graduates remain competitive both regionally and internationally.
The Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance) further reiterated the University Management’s commitment to supporting quality engineering education through investment in modern laboratories, staff capacity development, quality assurance systems, and industry partnerships.

Facilitators from the Engineers Board of Kenya emphasized that Outcome-Based Education represents a major shift towards student-centered learning, measurable competencies, and continuous improvement in engineering education. The sessions also highlighted the importance of aligning engineering programmes with Washington Accord standards to enhance international recognition of engineering qualifications.
The Dean, School of Engineering, appreciated the Engineers Board of Kenya for organizing the timely and impactful training and reaffirmed the School’s commitment to strengthening accreditation preparedness and producing globally competitive engineering graduates who are innovative, ethically grounded, and responsive to societal and industry needs.
The workshop provided an important platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strengthening institutional capacity in engineering education, further positioning the University as a key contributor to quality engineering training and national development.