Kenyan engineering graduates can now work abroad without needing retraining, following the country’s landmark admission into the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory.
The announcement was made during the 2025 International Engineering Alliance Meeting in Merida, Mexico, where the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) officially acceded to the global framework.
The Washington Accord is an international agreement that recognizes the substantial equivalence of accredited engineering degree programs across member countries.
This breakthrough means engineering degrees from Kenyan institutions will now be recognised in other signatory countries, allowing local graduates to pursue international job opportunities with fewer barriers.
The milestone was made possible through a concerted effort by the EBK in partnership with the Council of Engineering Deans and Principals, the Commission for University Education, and the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
EBK said it has been working with universities to align engineering programs with global standards, a move aimed at ensuring Kenyan graduates are globally competitive.
Thousands of engineers now stand to benefit from expanded access to international projects and employment, positioning Kenya as a growing force in the global engineering workforce.
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