Tuesday, January 20,
2026 - The Commission for University Education (CUE) has released an
updated list of institutions legally authorized to operate in Kenya.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, January 20th,
2026, CUE confirmed that 35 public universities and 31
private universities are approved to provide higher education.
The commission also recognized 16
specialized degree‑awarding institutions alongside several
constituent colleges operating under letters of interim authority.
Among the approved public universities are the University of
Nairobi, Moi University, Kenyatta University, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture and Technology, Maseno University, Masinde Muliro
University, Dedan Kimathi University, Technical University of Kenya, Technical
University of Mombasa, Pwani University, Kisii University, University of
Eldoret, Maasai Mara University, and many others spread across the country.
Private universities cleared by CUE include the University
of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA),
Daystar University, United States International University (USIU), Africa
Nazarene University, Strathmore University, Kabarak University, Mount Kenya
University, Riara University, Zetech University, and Aga Khan University, among
others. Specialized institutions such as the National Defence University of
Kenya, the Open University of Kenya, and the National Intelligence Research
University have also been approved.
At the same time, CUE issued a stern warning against 16
institutions not authorized to offer university education.
These include Eldoret Bible College, Grace Life Bible
College, Africa Theological Seminary, The Africa Talent University,
Breakthrough Bible College, Logos University, Bradegate International
University, and Dominion Mission Theological University.
“For the avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a
university or degree‑awarding body and which does not appear on the
Commission’s list is illegal, and their qualifications will not be recognized
in Kenya,” CUE stated.
The commission urged the public to remain vigilant and
report suspicious institutions, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the
integrity of Kenya’s higher education system.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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