CUE publishes list of private, public varsities

There are 35 accredited public and 25 private universities in Kenya, the Commission for University Education (CUE) says.

CUE Secretary Mike Kuria has published a list of public and private universities as well as constituent colleges accredited as of this month.

Established in 1970, the University of Nairobi (pictured) is the oldest public institution of higher learning, followed by Moi (1984), Kenyatta (1985), Egerton in 1987 while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Maseno and Masinde Muliro were established in 1994, 2001 and 2007 respectively.

“Members of the public are hereby being notified that any institution purporting to offer university education in Kenya and does not appear in this list is an illegal entity and is not authorised to operate,” said Kuria in a public notice.

He also said recognition of degree qualifications offered by foreign universities should be sought from the Commission.

“CUE is mandated to ensure the maintenance of standards, quality and relevance in all aspects of university education, training and research in Kenya.

In line with Section 28 (4) of The Universities Act, 2012 and amendments thereon, CUE shall cause to be published, the list of universities accredited to undertake university education in Kenya,” said Kuria.