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Jul
The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) conducted a significant retreat aimed at gearing up for the forthcoming Washington Accord evaluation. The primary objectives of the retreat were to draft Self-Assessment Reports, align engineering curricula with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) standards, and review accreditation criteria. This retreat marks a crucial step in ensuring that Kenya’s engineering education and accreditation processes meet international standards. Background of the Washington Accord The Washington Accord, established in 1989, is an international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting engineering degree programs. It recognizes the substantial equivalency of programs accredited by those bodies and recommends that graduates of…