The Commission for University Education (CUE) has released an official list of 20 student recruitment agencies operating illegally in Kenya, cautioning students, parents, and guardians against engaging unlicensed agents and unrecognized institutions.
In a public notice on January 20, CUE warned that any institution operating as a university or degree‑awarding body that does not appear on the Commission’s list of approved institutions is illegal, and that degrees awarded by such institutions will not be recognized in Kenya.
The Commission said the directive applies to both local and foreign institutions presented to students by recruitment agents.
The listed agencies were found to be recruiting students without accreditation or operating outside the regulatory framework governing international education placement.
List Student Recruitment Agencies in Kenya
| Agency Name | Physical Address |
| Globwise Consultancy Ltd | Vilma Plaza, 3rd floor, Eldoret-Nakuru Highway |
| Allure Education Consultants | Vilma Plaza, 2nd Floor, Eldoret-Nakuru Highway |
| Gatron Consulting Limited | City Plaza Building, 3rd Floor, Behind Main Khetias Supermarket, Ronald Ngala St |
| Blitz Education Consultants Ltd | City Plaza Building, 2nd Floor |
| Africa Airlift Initiative, Eldoret | Sagaas Centre, 5th floor, Makasembo Road, Off Nandi Road |
| Niles Education Consultants | Sagaas Centre, 3rd floor |
| Eduventures Consultancy Limited | Sagaas Centre, 3rd floor |
| Breemic International | Nandi Arcade, 1st floor, Oloo Street |
| Kensimion Tours and Travel Agency | Nandi Arcade, 1st floor, Rm 30, Oloo Street |
| Tick-Sons Consultants Ltd | 3rd floor of FIMS Building, Oloo Street |
| Taiweri Consultants Agency Limited | Stow Burg Building, First Floor Rm 224/226, Oginga Odinga Street |
| Beacon Education Agency | Safina Plaza building on the 3rd floor, Room number T 18, Ronald Ngala Street |
| Wanderlust Way | Ronald Ngala Street, Safina Plaza building on the 3rd floor, Room number T3 |
| Three Ways Ventures | Safina Plaza building on the 3rd floor, Room number T4. |
| Study Stream Advisors | 1st floor of Japara House, along Ronald Ngala Street. |
| Studywise Agency Ltd | 2nd floor of FIMS Building, Oloo Street |
| Genesis Overseas Links | 1st floor, Japara House, along Ronald Ngala Street |
| Finetouch Education Services Ltd | 2nd floor of Mbaki House, along Gakere Road in Nyeri Town |
| Askoni Kenya Study Abroad | Eastleigh 1st Avenue Basma plaza ground floor room number 11, Nairobi, |
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CUE Regulations
The full list, according to Mike Kuria, the Commission’s Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, is intended to protect learners and restore integrity in the international education placement process. The government reiterated that all student recruitment agencies must be duly registered, vetted, and licensed before operating.
Students intending to study abroad have been advised to verify recruiters through official government channels before making payments or sharing personal documents.
CUE officials said enforcement measures would be intensified against illegal operators, including the closure of offices and possible prosecution.
Parents and guardians were urged to remain vigilant as the demand for overseas education continues to grow, making students vulnerable to fake agents.
Illegal Student Recruitment in Kenya
Illegal student recruitment has been a growing concern in Kenya, particularly in higher education and overseas study placements.
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It involves unlicensed or fraudulent agents misleading students and parents with false promises of university admission, scholarships, or guaranteed visas—often resulting in financial loss and unrecognized qualifications.
Illegal recruiters often promise guaranteed university admission or visas, charge high upfront “processing” fees, issue fake offer letters, and link students to unaccredited institutions.
Many advertise aggressively on social media, hide license details, operate from temporary offices, and disappear once payments are made.
Thousands of parents have lost millions of shillings through such schemes, especially in placements to Europe, Asia, and North America.
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