- Uzima University says reports questioning the quality of its medical training are based on outdated findings from 2019/2020.
- The institution cites its university charter, regulatory approvals and recent inspections as evidence of compliance.
- Officials say graduates remain recognised by regulators in Kenya and across East Africa.
By Fredrick Odiero
Uzima University has distanced itself from reports appearing in a section of the media that portray the institution and its School of Medicine as failing to meet required training standards.
Speaking during a media briefing in Kisumu, the university said the publication was based on findings made more than seven years ago during the 2019/2020 period and does not reflect the institution’s current status as recognised by regulators.
The university noted that at the time of the cited findings, it operated as Uzima University College and has since undergone significant transformation.
Accreditation and Charter Milestones
University officials said the institution received a Letter of Interim Authority on March 4, 2020, before undergoing a series of regulatory assessments that culminated in the award of a full university charter.
According to the university, it now appears on the official lists of approved institutions maintained by the Commission for University Education (CUE), the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and East African Community partner states.
The institution said the charter was awarded by President William Ruto on May 8, 2025, following a comprehensive evaluation by CUE and other regulatory agencies.
Positive Regulatory Assessment
The university further cited a joint East African Community re-inspection conducted on November 25, 2024, which reportedly awarded the institution a score of 80.9 out of 100.
University officials said the assessment confirmed that Uzima University meets the standards required for the training of medical students.
They added that graduates from the institution are eligible for recognition across East African Community partner states.
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The university expressed concern that circulation of outdated information could undermine public confidence and affect partnerships that have been built over the years.
“The circulation of outdated and inaccurate information has undermined these strategic collaborations and the progress we have made,” the university stated.
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