The Commission for University Education (CUE) has published a list of institutions that are not authorized to offer university education in Kenya.
In a notice on January 20, CUE advised students to verify the accreditation status of universities, academic programmes, and the recognition or equation of qualifications before applying to any institution of learning.
“For the avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a university or offering degree programmes that does not appear on the CUE list of approved institutions is illegal, and qualifications obtained from such institutions will not be recognized in Kenya,” read part of the statement.
CUE Publishes List of Institutions Not Accredited to Offer University Education
The following is a list of 16 universities identified as not authorized to offer university education in Kenya.
- Eldoret Bible College – Uasin Gishu County
- Al-Munawarrah College – Mombasa County
- Grace Life Bible College – Vihiga County, Vihiga Town
- Africa Theological Seminary – Trans-Nzoia County, Kitale Town
- Regions Beyond Ministry Bible College – Kiambu County, Thika Town
- Baraton College – Nandi County, Kapsabet Town
- The Africa Talent University – Kisumu County, Kisumu City
- Breakthrough Bible College – Nairobi County, Nairobi City
- Theophillus Theological College – Kiambu County, Kiambu Town
- Northwestern Christian University – Kakamega County, Kakamega Town
- Logos University – Kakamega County, Kakamega Town
- Harvest Land University – Kisumu County, Kisumu City
- Word of Faith Bible College – Vihiga County, Vihiga Town
- Kenya Anglican University – Kanyuambora, Embu County
- The East African University / Bradegate International University – Nyeri County, Nyeri Town
- Dominion Mission Theological University – Global
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List of Approved Public Universities
At the same time, the commission has published a list of universities accredited in Kenya.
For public chartered universities, the list includes: The University of Nairobi (UoN), Moi University, Kenyatta University, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Maseno University, and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
In addition, 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, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
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The list also includes: Laikipia University, Southeastern Kenya University, Meru University of Science and Technology, Multimedia University of Kenya, University of Kabianga, Karatina University, Kibabii University, Rongo University, and the Co-operative University of Kenya.
Further, Taita Taveta University, Murang’a University of Technology, University of Embu, Machakos University, Kirinyaga University, Garissa University, Alupe University, Kaimosi Friends University, Tom Mboya University, Tharaka University.
CUE has called on the public to report any suspicious or unaccredited institutions to:
Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
Commission for University Education
P.O. Box 54999-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
