Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, has directed a comprehensive investigation into the authenticity of degrees issued by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).
This follows online allegations suggesting that degrees may have been awarded to individuals who were not enrolled at the institution.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Ogamba instructed the Commission for University Education (CUE) to thoroughly verify whether all graduands listed in recent ceremonies were legitimate students and if they met the necessary requirements for the qualifications conferred upon them.
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“Following allegations circulating on various social and mainstream media platforms questioning the bonafides of some graduands at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, I have today directed the Commission for University Education to undertake a thorough investigation into the matter,” said Ogamba.
The Education CS emphasized that the investigation’s objective is to uncover the truth and restore confidence in the system.
He reiterated that the CUE’s primary responsibility is to ensure that every certificate issued represents genuine academic effort, proper assessment, and compliance with national educational standards expected of all accredited universities.
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“The Commission is required to ascertain that all graduands were, in fact, students at the University, and that they duly qualified for the award of the qualifications conferred upon them,” Ogamba added.
This investigation is part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to protect the country’s standing as a regional and international education hub.
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