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The Commission for University Education (CUE) has published a list of 79 universities that are legally authorized to operate in Kenya.
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In a notice shared with the press, the Commission encouraged students to always verify institutions before enrolling in degree programs.
CUE also identified at least 15 institutions across the country that are offering degree programs without the necessary authorization to operate.
“To avoid confusion, any institution operating as a university or awarding degrees that does not appear on the Commission’s list of approved institutions is operating illegally, and its degrees will not be recognized in Kenya,” the Commission stated.
The list includes 35 public universities, such as the University of Nairobi, Moi University, Kenyatta University, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Maseno, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
Other public universities on the list include Chuka, Technical University of Kenya, Technical University of Mombasa, Pwani, Kisii, University of Eldoret, Maasai Mara, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Laikipia, South Eastern Kenya University, Meru University of Science and Technology, and Multimedia University of Kenya.
Additionally, the list features the University of Kabianga, Karatina, Kibabii, Rongo, Taita Taveta, Co-operative University of Kenya, Murang’a University of Technology, University of Embu, Machakos, Kirinyaga, Garissa, Alupe, Kaimosi Friends, Tom Mboya, and Tharaka Nithi University.
CUE also recognized 28 private chartered universities, such as the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Daystar University, Scott Christian University, Strathmore University, United States International University, Africa Nazarene, Kenya Methodist, St. Paul’s University, and Pan Africa Christian University.
Other private universities on the list include 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, and Islamic University of Kenya.
In addition to the fully accredited universities, the commission acknowledged three specialized public universities: the National Defence University-Kenya, the Open University of Kenya, and the National Intelligence and Research University.
Five public university constituent colleges were also listed: Turkana University College, Bomet University College, Koitaleel University College, Mama Ngina University College, and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
Two private university constituent colleges, Hekima University College and Marist International University College, were also recognized.
The Commission granted interim authority to six institutions still in the process of obtaining full accreditation. These include GRETSA University, Riara University, Pioneer International University, International Leadership University, and AMREF International University.
