The rapid expansion of higher education in Kenya and globally, entrance of market forces in higher education delivery (online, open and distance modes), and globalization of education (private entrepreneurs and diploma mills) necessitates the formation of structures and mechanisms, standards and guidelines, to assure quality.Five definitions of quality exist; the highest possible standard of academic achievement; fitness for purpose;effectiveness in achieving institutional goals;conformity to a specification or standard and meeting the stated or implied needs of customers. The...

The mitigation of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the education system is essential if a country is to attain the EFA and the MDGs. Education systems are already sagging with high enrolments, lack of teachers; inadequate resources for infrustracture and capacity development. The impact of HIV/AIDS in terms of teacher mobidity and motality; absentism; increased number of orphans and the added need of care and support is impacting negatively on access, retention, completion and transition rates as well as the quality of education. Current management practices on mitigation are not...