The Commission for University Education (CUE) has published a list of 79 universities in Kenya and is urging students to verify institutions before enrolling.
In a notice seen by The Star, CUE also warning at least 15 institutions offering degree programs without official authorization that degrees from such institutions will not be recognized.
“For avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a university or degree-awarding entity and which does not appear on the Commission’s list of approved institutions is illegal, and their degrees will not be recognized in Kenya” CUE stated.
Approved Universities in Kenya
The approved institutions are categorized as public universities, private chartered universities, specialized public universities and university constituent colleges.
1. Public Universities (35)
Among the approved public universities are:
- University of Nairobi
- Moi University
- Kenyatta University
- Egerton University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Maseno University
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
- Chuka University
- Technical University of Kenya
- Technical University of Mombasa
- Pwani University
- Kisii University
- University of Eldoret
- Maasai Mara University
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- Laikipia University
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Multimedia University of Kenya
- University of Kabianga
- Karatina University
- Kibabii University
- Rongo University
- Taita Taveta University
- Co-operative University of Kenya
- Murang’a University of Technology
- University of Embu
- Machakos University
- Kirinyaga University
- Garissa University
- Alupe University
- Kaimosi Friends University
- Tom Mboya University
- Tharaka Nithi University
2. Private Chartered Universities (28)
The following private universities are fully accredited:
- University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
- Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
- Daystar University
- Scott Christian University
- Strathmore University
- United States International University (USIU)
- Africa Nazarene University
- Kenya Methodist University
- St. Paul’s University
- Pan Africa Christian University
- Kabarak University* Mount Kenya University
- Africa International University
- Kenya Highlands University
- Great Lakes University of Kisumu
- KCA University
- Adventist University of Africa
- KAG EAST University
- Umma University
- Presbyterian University of East Africa
- Aga Khan University
- Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology
- The East African University
- Zetech University
- Lukenya University
- Management University of Africa
- Tangaza University
- Islamic University of Kenya
3. Specialized Public Universities (3)
CUE also recognizes the following specialized institutions:
- National Defence University-Kenya
- Open University of Kenya
- National Intelligence and Research University
4. Public University Constituent Colleges (5)
- Turkana University College
- Bomet University College
- Koitaleel University College
- Mama Ngina University College
- Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
5. Private University Constituent Colleges (2)
- Hekima University College
- Marist International University College
Institutions with Interim Authority
Six institutions are in the process of obtaining full accreditation and currently hold letters of interim authority:
- GRETSA University
- Riara University
- Pioneer International University
- International Leadership University
- AMREF International University
CUE’s Warning Against Illegal Institutions
CUE’s publication aims to protect students from enrolling in unauthorized institutions. The commission advised students to always verify a university’s accreditation status on its official website before joining any program.