The Commission for University Education (CUE) has approved 66 universities to operate in Kenya, comprising 35 public and 31 private institutions, while warning that 16 institutions are operating illegally and their degrees will not be recognized.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, the commission said the approved institutions are authorized to offer university education under Kenyan law and urged the public to verify institutions before enrolling.
Among the approved public universities are the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Moi University, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Maseno University, Masinde Muliro University, Dedan Kimathi University, 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, University of Kabianga, Karatina University, Kibabii University, Rongo University, Co-operative University of Kenya, Taita Taveta University, Murang’a University of Technology, University of Embu, Machakos University, Kirinyaga University, Garissa University, Alupe University College, Kaimosi Friends University, Tom Mboya University, and Tharaka University.
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The approved private universities include University of Eastern Africa-Baraton, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Daystar University, Scott Christian University, United States International University-Africa, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya Methodist University, St Paul’s University, Pan Africa Christian University, Strathmore University, Kabarak University, Mount Kenya University, Africa International University, Kenya Highlands Evangelical 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, Zetech University, Management University of Africa, Tangaza University, Islamic University of Kenya, Riara University, Uzima University, Gretsa University, Amref International University, Lukenya University, and The East African University.
CUE also approved 16 specialized degree-awarding institutions, including the National Defence University of Kenya, the Open University of Kenya, and the National Intelligence Research University.
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In addition, the commission listed public university constituent colleges operating under approved status, among them Turkana University College, Bomet University College, Koitaleel Samoei University College, Mama Ngina University College, Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nyandarua University College, Kabarnet University College, and Makueni University College.
At the same time, CUE warned against 16 institutions that are not authorized to offer university education in Kenya. These include Eldoret Bible College, Al-Munawarrah College, Grace Life Bible College, Africa Theological Seminary, Regions Beyond Ministry Bible College, Baraton College, Africa Talent University, Breakthrough Bible College, Theophillus Theological College, Northwestern Christian University, Logos University, Harvest Land University, Word of Faith Bible College, Kenya Anglican University, Bradegate International University, and Dominion Mission Theological University.
CUE warned that degrees issued by unapproved institutions are invalid and carry no legal standing, urging Kenyans to verify institutions and report any suspicious operators to the commission.
By Mercy Kokwon
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