Prof. Shem Omukunda Aywa
Management Representative
Message from MR
The University is in the process of attaining ISO 9001:2015 Certification after successfully achieving the ISO 9001:2008 certification in the year 2016. The University achieved this seal of quality from SGS Kenya and UKAS Management System of United Kingdom the leading international providers of QMS. This was a culmination of a concerted effort by the entire staff of the University family.
The Route to Transit to ISO 9001:2015 Certification
The University has engaged a leading and accredited consultant MAIER Consulting Limited to guide the University in the transition process. The steps undertaken successfully so far include:
- ISO 9001 QMS Top Management briefing,
- Process Owners training;
- General staff awareness training;
- Gap analysis context determination, scope definition, risk assessment, quality policy, quality objectives and process documentation;
- Review of the existing procedures.
Activities scheduled to be achieved in the next three months includes;
- Validation and finalization of QMS documents;
- Training of internal auditors;
- Guidance Internal audit;
- Precertification audit;
The university hopes to successfully transit to the new standard of ISO 9001:2015 and also be certified for Information Security Management System under ISO 27000 by June 2018.
Objectives
- To maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System by holding at least two management review meetings annually
- To transit to ISO 9001:2015 from ISO 9001:2008
Training of Quality Management System Lead Auditors
Kibabii University Quality Management System (QMS) lead auditors (Prof. Maiyo and Ms. Waliaula) attended a QMS training on 11th -15th November, 2019 at SGS offices, Nairobi.
KIBU Undergoing QMS External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard 2019
Kibabii University undergoing QMS External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard by SGS . The exercise that started on 12th August, 2019 is expected to end on 16th August, 2019. All departments, schools and sections are participating in the QMS External Quality Audit exercise. The main objective of the QMS External Quality Audit is to verify if Kibabii University processes conforms to the ISO 9001:2015 standard and the laid down operating procedures.
1st QMS Internal Quality Audit Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard
Various schools and departments participate in the 1st QMS Internal Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard. The opening remarks for the Internal Audit exercise was made by DVC (ASA), ISO M.R, Prof. Shem Omukunda Aywa on 25th February, 2019 at Senate Boardroom. The exercise is expected to end on 27th February, 2019
QMS Auditors Preparation Meeting
1st QMS Internal Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard auditors preparation meeting was held on 21st February, 2019 in Boardroom B. The audit exercise was scheduled to start on 25th – 27th February, 2019. The main objective of the audit is to verify if the University QMS conforms to the ISO 9001:2015 standard and the laid down standard operating procedures also to identify areas of improvement.
1st External Quality Audit Based On ISO 9001:2015 Standard
Various Schools and Departments undergoing the 1st External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on Thursday 26th July, 2018
Launching of the University QMS Documents based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard
Kibabii University celebrates the launch of the University Quality Management System Documents based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on Monday 4th June, 2018 in Auditorium C.
QMS Induction to Members of Staff
Kibabii University staff being trained on ISO 9001:2015 standard
PC, QA & ISO Directorate Team Building
PC, QA & ISO Directorate members at Mt. Elgon for team building, setting 2018 goals and resolutions and to celebrate Ms. Sophy Waliaula’s achievement after attaining her Masters degree.
1st Post Certification Surveillance Audit
Group photo after the 1st Post Certification Surveillance Audit by SGS
1st Post Certification Internal Audit
Group photo of university top management and internal quality auditors
Launch of ISO 9001: 2008 Certification
Launch of ISO 9001: 2008 Certification on 24th November, 2016
KIBU Undergoing Stage One SGS External Audit
KIBU undergoing stage one SGS external audit at the VC’s Boardroom. The departments being audited are: Procurement, Students Affairs, Estates and Administration/HR.Present are Prof. Aywa – DVC AFD Management Representative, Prof Shibairo- Ag. DVC ASA and auditors as observers on 26th July, 2016.
ISO Implementers Workshop
ISO implementers workshop on ISO 9001:2008
